Top Stories: Apple HomeView, New Apple TV and HomePod mini, and Sold-Out iPhone Duo
It was another crazy busy week for Apple, headlined by Tuesday seeing the company take the wraps off of several home-related products as part of a "Welcome home" launch wave. And as if that wasn't enough, Friday saw the start of iPhone Duo pre-orders with delivery estimates quickly slipping by months amid its popularity and apparent product shortages, while we're looking forward to even more…
Apple unveiled several new products this week as part of their "Welcome home" launch wave. The headline product, HomeView, is a $299 smart home hub featuring a 7-inch Liquid Retina display and Siri AI support. HomeView adjusts its display based on user proximity and supports Photos, Apple Music, and FaceTime. Pre-orders began on November 13.
The fourth-generation Apple TV 4K was also announced, featuring an upgraded A19 chip, new Siri Remote with Find My and audio capabilities, and hands-free Siri. It will be priced at $299 and is available for pre-order. Apple also introduced the HomePod mini 2, a $149 version with improved sound, new colors, and a "Sound Glow" feature that visually reacts to music.
HomePod mini 2 pre-orders start on October 30. The iPhone Duo saw a surge in pre-orders, but delivery estimates quickly slipped to January 2027, with uncertainty over in-store availability and potential scalping. Apple is inviting media to a launch event on October 28 for additional upcoming products, including new MacBook models, iMac, MacBook Pro, and an iPad mini with an OLED display.
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