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  "id": 14211026,
  "title": "Apple announces HomeView smart display",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/13/apple-announces-homeview-smart-display",
  "topic": "tech",
  "section": "Tech",
  "published": "2026-10-13T13:18:03.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Six Colors",
    "slug": "six-colors",
    "url": "https://sixcolors.com/post/2026/10/apple-announces-homeview-smart-display/"
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  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Apple has unveiled its newest product, the HomeView, a smart display that combines the functionality of the HomePod with a screen. The device boasts a seven-inch Liquid Retina display with multitouch capabilities and a resolution of 1088-by-1088 pixels. It is powered by an A18 chip and is available in two styles: one designed for tabletop use with a half-dome and a tilt-adjustable arm, and another for wall mounting. The tabletop version is available in four colors - silver, starlight, rose pink, and space gray - while the wall-mounted version comes in just two options - silver and space gray. The tabletop model features a custom down-firing woofer and dual force-cancelling passive radiators, while both versions support spatial audio with Dolby Atmos. The A18 chip provides enough power for Siri AI, which is central to the new user experience. Pre-installed on the device are a range of familiar built-in apps such as Calendar, Home, Safari, Music, Messages, Podcasts, Weather, FaceTime, and more. Additional apps can be accessed via a connected iPhone, including Apple News and Apple TV, as well as third-party audio and video applications. The device can recognize up to six individuals, each with their own personalized home screen, while still allowing shared features like music and photo albums. A 12MP Center Stage camera supports FaceTime calls. The HomeView also offers a Home Modular face interface reminiscent of the Apple Watch, with customizable clock screens and various faces. The device costs $299 and will be available on November 13, with pre-orders open today for customers in Australia, Canada, India, New Zealand, the UK, and the U.S. The HomeView will not be available in the European Union due to the absence of Siri AI in that region.",
  "summary": "As was widely expected, Apple today took the wraps off its “HomePod with a screen”, dubbed the HomeView. The device features a seven-inch Liquid Retina display with multitouch, at 1088-by-1088 resolution and is powered by an A18 chip.…",
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      {
        "outlet": "The Verge",
        "title": "All the news from Apple’s ‘Welcome home’ event",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/13/all-the-news-from-apples-welcome-home-event",
        "published": "2026-10-13T12:45:00.000Z"
      },
      {
        "outlet": "Tom's Guide",
        "title": "I saw Apple's HomeView early — 7 things you need to know about the new smart home display",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/13/i-saw-apples-homeview-early-7-things-you-need-to-know-about-the-new",
        "published": "2026-10-13T13:00:00.000Z"
      },
      {
        "outlet": "Techmeme",
        "title": "Apple unveils the Apple Home Collection, a lineup of smart home accessories made with LG and Schneider, including cameras, thermostats, a doorbell, and a lock (Apple)",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/13/apple-unveils-the-apple-home-collection-a-lineup-of-smart-home",
        "published": "2026-10-13T13:02:13.000Z"
      },
      {
        "outlet": "AppleInsider",
        "title": "Two HomeView home hub models evolve Apple's home strategy at $299 each",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/13/two-homeview-home-hub-models-evolve-apples-home-strategy-at-299-each",
        "published": "2026-10-13T13:14:26.000Z"
      },
      {
        "outlet": "TechCrunch",
        "title": "Apple’s new smart home line-up includes a smart lock, thermostat and video doorbells",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/13/apples-new-smart-home-line-up-includes-a-smart-lock-thermostat-and",
        "published": "2026-10-13T13:37:19.000Z"
      },
      {
        "outlet": "Mashable",
        "title": "Where to buy Apple HomeView, Apples new smart home and entertainment hub",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/13/where-to-buy-apple-homeview-apples-new-smart-home-and-entertainment",
        "published": "2026-10-13T14:25:56.000Z"
      }
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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."
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