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Apple unveils HomeView, HomePod mini 2 and new Apple TV 4K

Oct 14, 2026 · · AppDrop News

Apple officially introduced HomeView on October 13, a new smart-home hub with a 7-inch Liquid Retina display, FaceTime, HomeKit/Matter accessory controls, and Siri AI. It can recognize up to six household members and show personalized apps and widgets. Apple offers tabletop and wall-mounted versions.

HomeView starts at $299 in the US. Pre-orders opened October 13, with availability in initial markets beginning November 13. Apple says HomeView will not be sold in the European Union while Siri AI remains unavailable on iOS there; availability in Serbia has not been confirmed. Personalized Siri features require a compatible iPhone or iPad.

Apple also announced HomePod mini 2, with new light effects and a $149 US price (available October 30), and fourth-generation Apple TV 4K, powered by the A19 chip, with hands-free voice microphones and Find My support for the remote ($299, available November 13). Siri AI for HomePod mini 2 will arrive in a later software update, and some features are region-limited.

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