Bloomberg's Mark Gurman reports Apple's upcoming smart home hub will be called HomeView, debuting at the company's 'Welcome Home' event. The voice-controlled display will reportedly come in countertop and wall-mounted versions, support only limited Apple apps without App Store access, and rely on third-party accessories branded as the 'Apple Home Collection,' built with partners like LG and Schneider Electric.
engadget.com
· 2026-10-11
Bloomberg's Mark Gurman reports Apple will release a second-generation HomePod mini on October 30, alongside a refreshed Apple TV 4K, with the new HomeView smart home hub following in mid-November. The updated speaker is said to feature Apple's S10 chip, an N1 networking chip for Thread/Matter and Wi-Fi 7, Siri AI support, and new pink, green and blue color options.
9to5mac.com
· 2026-10-11
Bloomberg's Mark Gurman reports Apple experimented with built-in microphones on the next Apple TV 4K, which would let users issue Siri commands without a remote or HomePod. Apple also tested a new Siri Remote with a built-in speaker to help locate it when misplaced. The device is expected to launch alongside a HomePod mini on October 30, ahead of Apple's October 13 'Welcome home' event.
9to5mac.com
· 2026-10-11
Bloomberg's Mark Gurman reports Apple will unveil a smart home hub called HomeView at its October 13 'Welcome home' event, though release is expected around mid-November. The device reportedly uses an iMac G4-style design with a floating display and speaker base, runs on an A18 chip, and comes in four colors, alongside a wall-mountable version in silver or space gray.
9to5mac.com
· 2026-10-11