Everything Apple Announced at Its ‘Welcome Home’ Event
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HomeView is Apple's new smart home hub, introduced on October 13, 2026. It is available in tabletop and wall-mounted versions, with both priced at $299 in the United States. Pre-orders are available now, with a launch coming on November 13.
My first reaction after laying eyes on Apple’s new HomeView smart home hub is that it’s sooo smol. My second thought was: gosh, it’s kawaii. Apple’s design chops were on full display at the HomeView (and HomePod mini 2 and Apple TV 4K 4th generation) debut event this morning.
HomeView is a square-shaped screen for smart home control, hands-free FaceTime calls and access to Siri AI.
Apple’s HomeView is a new smart display that aims to bring smart home control, entertainment and a ton of Siri tools into one device at the center of your home.
After nearly six years, Apple debuted a new, improved HomePod Mini. The $149 HomePod Mini 2 will launch on Friday, October 30th, and you can place a preorder now through Apple.
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Listening to Apple's new sound features with Siri as our binge-watching companion.