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Apple Unveils $299 HomeView Smart Home Hub, New Apple TV 4K, HomePod Mini 2

Bloomberg Technology Tuesday 13 October 2026, 13:00 UTC By Chris Welch 1 min read
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Consumer Tech Apple Unveils $299 HomeView Hub as Part of New Smart Home Push A new Apple TV 4K streaming box and HomePod mini 2 speaker were also introduced Tuesday. Apple Inc. introduced a new device called the HomeView, a $299 display that serves as the centerpiece of its push to challenge Amazon.com Inc. and Alphabet Inc.’s Google in the smart home market. The product, which will be available Nov. 13, relies mainly on hands-free voice commands and uses facial recognition to provide a...

Consumer Tech Apple Unveils $299 HomeView Hub as Part of New Smart Home Push A new Apple TV 4K streaming box and HomePod mini 2 speaker were also introduced Tuesday. Apple Inc. introduced a new device called the HomeView, a $299 display that serves as the centerpiece of its push to challenge Amazon.com Inc. and Alphabet Inc.’s Google in the smart home market. The product, which will be available Nov. 13, relies mainly on hands-free voice commands and uses facial recognition to provide a personalized software experience for each member of the household. There are no physical buttons on the HomeView, though its 7-inch touch screen has a grid of apps that will instantly feel familiar to iPhone and iPad users.
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