{
  "id": 13753359,
  "title": "Apple HomeView: Release date, features, design and what to know before October 13 launch",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/11/apple-homeview-release-date-features-design-and-what-to-know-before",
  "topic": "tech",
  "section": "Tech",
  "published": "2026-10-11T16:06:00.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Hindustan Times - World News",
    "slug": "hindustan-times-world-news",
    "url": "https://www.hindustantimes.com/world-news/us-news/apple-homeview-release-date-features-design-and-what-to-know-before-october-13-launch-101791732616019.html"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Apple is set to unveil a new smart home hub called HomeView on October 13 as part of its \"Welcome home\" event. This device, which will join Apple's existing HomePod line, combines a screen with smart home features to provide a unique user experience. According to Bloomberg's Mark Gurman, HomeView will be released in November and come in two versions: a speaker-based model with a color choice of space gray, silver, starlight, and pink, and a wall-mounted version with silver or space gray options. HomeView is expected to feature a floating display above a speaker base, inspired by Apple's iMac G4 design. It will run on Apple's A18 chip and primarily rely on voice commands via Siri, Apple's AI-powered voice assistant. The device will allow users to view content from across the room without constant close-range interaction. Apple is also preparing updates for the Apple TV set-top box and the HomePod mini, as well as partnering with appliance makers to expand its smart home ecosystem.",
  "summary": "Apple HomeView is expected to launch on October 13 with an A18 chip, Siri features, a floating display design, colour options and smart home controls.",
  "key_points": [],
  "editors_take": null,
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  "coverage": {
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}