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Apple unveils new smart home devices that showcase upgraded Siri AI

The Guardian Tech Tuesday 13 October 2026, 16:25 UTC By Johana Bhuiyan and agency 1 min read
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New products from Apple include the HomeView, an iPad-like device that acts as a hub for other smart home gadgetsApple on Tuesday began showing off a ⁠new round of smart home products, including an iPad-like device dubbed the HomeView, meant to hang on walls or perch on tabletops ⁠and act as a hub for other smart home devices. The HomeView device starts at $299 and will begin shipping next month. It will feature a 7in screen and face recognition, will help users ⁠control doorbells,...

New products from Apple include the HomeView, an iPad-like device that acts as a hub for other smart home gadgets

Apple on Tuesday began showing off a ⁠new round of smart home products, including an iPad-like device dubbed the HomeView, meant to hang on walls or perch on tabletops ⁠and act as a hub for other smart home devices.

The HomeView device starts at $299 and will begin shipping next month. It will feature a 7in screen and face recognition, will help users ⁠control doorbells, thermostats and smart locks in a market where Apple has tinkered for a decade without major success. The device will also showcase Apple’s AI-upgraded Siri virtual ​assistant.

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