New Apple TV 4K, HomeView, and HomePod Mini: 16 Details Just Leaked
Apple has introduced a new smart home lineup featuring the HomeView smart display and speaker, the HomePod mini 2, and a next-generation Apple TV 4K. The HomeView hub, priced at $299, serves as a central controller for lights, cameras, and doorbells for up to six users. The new Apple TV 4K is supercharged by Siri AI and features an A19 chip. While the Apple TV 4K and HomePod mini 2 have been unveiled, the HomeView is scheduled to ship on November 13. Pre-orders for the new devices are currently open at various retailers.
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- ✓ The new Apple TV 4K features an A19 chip and is supercharged by Siri AI.
- ✓ Apple introduced the HomePod mini 2 this week.
- ✓ The HomeView is a smart display and speaker that acts as a hub for smart home devices.
- ✓ HomeView is priced at $299.
What changed
Apple transitioned from rumored leaks to the official announcement of the HomeView, HomePod mini 2, and A19-powered Apple TV 4K.
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Apple Launches HomeView Hub, HomePod mini 2, and Siri AI-Powered Apple TV 4K
Apple has introduced a new smart home lineup featuring the HomeView smart display and speaker, the HomePod mini 2, and a next-generation Apple TV 4K. The HomeView hub, priced at $299, serves as a central controller for lights, cameras, and doorbells for up to six users. The new Apple TV 4K is supercharged by Siri AI and features an A19 chip. While the Apple TV 4K and HomePod mini 2 have been unveiled, the HomeView is scheduled to ship on November 13. Pre-orders for the new devices are currently open at various retailers.
Why it matters
This product wave represents a major push to create a more cohesive smart home experience. By integrating Siri AI across these devices, Apple aims to close a significant gap in its ecosystem. The releases were part of a Welcome home event held in New York.
What is confirmed
- The new Apple TV 4K features an A19 chip and is supercharged by Siri AI.
- Apple introduced the HomePod mini 2 this week.
- The HomeView is a smart display and speaker that acts as a hub for smart home devices.
- HomeView is priced at $299.
- HomeView supports up to six users and can manage doorbells, cameras, and lights.
- Pre-orders for the new devices are open at Amazon and other retailers.
Still unconfirmed
- The HomeView will launch on November 13.
- A device called HomePad is coming next week.
What to watch next
- Confirmation of the HomeView shipping date
- Official release of the HomePad if the device exists
- Full list of compatible third-party gear for HomeView
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- MacRumors — New Apple TV 4K, HomeView, and HomePod Mini: 16 Details Just Leaked
- Gizmodo — All Signs Point to Apple’s New Line of Devices Being Called ‘HomeView’
- AppleInsider — What to expect from Apple's October 13 'Welcome home' releases
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- The Verge — How Apple can win the smart home
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- www.popsci.com — Apple just overhauled its smart-home lineup with a $299 HomeView smart display and speaker
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