{
  "id": 14366311,
  "title": "Apple 'Welcome Home' Event: Everything That Was Announced, India Pricing & Availability",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/14/apple-welcome-home-event-everything-that-was-announced-india-pricing",
  "topic": "tech",
  "section": "Tech",
  "published": "2026-10-14T03:20:23.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Free Press Journal",
    "slug": "free-press-journal",
    "url": "https://www.freepressjournal.in/tech/apple-homeview-apple-tv-4k-homepod-mini-2-launched-in-india-price-features-more"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "On October 13, 2026, Apple held its \"Welcome Home\" event in New York's Tribeca, unveiling three new smart home products: HomeView, the updated Apple TV 4K, and the HomePod mini 2. All three are powered by Apple's enhanced Siri AI, although HomePod mini 2 will only receive the upgrade later.\n\nThe centerpiece of the event was HomeView, a novel device designed for the smart home. Priced at Rs. 39,900 in India and $299 in the US, it will be available for pre-order starting today in various countries, with sales kicking off on November 13. HomeView features a 7-inch Liquid Retina display with up to 500 nits of brightness and a domed speaker base. It runs on the A18 chip with Siri AI, recognizing up to six people for personalized Home Screens. Other capabilities include FaceTime with Center Stage, a dashboard for controlling lights, locks, and thermostats, and a multi-camera view.\n\nThe Apple TV 4K (4th generation) follows the HomeView launch, also hitting Indian stores at Rs. 39,900 and going on sale on November 13. Powered by the A19 chip, it delivers up to 50% faster CPU performance and twice the GPU performance compared to its predecessor. Notably, it includes an AV1 decoder and three far-field microphones, allowing Siri to recommend titles and answer follow-up questions about the content being watched. The updated remote supports Find My Precision Finding, and four HomePod mini 2 or HomePod (2nd generation) speakers can create a surround sound setup.\n\nThe HomePod mini 2, priced at a more affordable Rs. 18,900 in India, was the first product announced, with availability starting October 30. It is available in five colors: Pink, Green, Blue, White, and Midnight. Running on the S10 chip with computational audio, it offers 360-degree sound and can function as a standalone speaker, part of a stereo pair, or within a multiroom setup. A distinctive feature, Sound Glow, causes the top of the speaker to glow and pulse in time with the music. Additionally, it can act as a smart home hub for automations and scenes. However, Siri AI is not available immediately and will be introduced via a software update in the future.",
  "summary": "Apple unveiled three smart home products at its 'Welcome Home' event held at an Apple Experience in Tribeca, New York. The lineup includes the HomeView smart display, a new Apple TV 4K and the HomePod mini 2. All three are tied to Apple's upgraded Siri AI, though the HomePod mini 2 gets it only through a later update. Apple says each can control compatible smart home accessories. HomeView is the…",
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  "coverage": {
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    "also_reported_by": [
      {
        "outlet": "Free Press Journal",
        "title": "Apple Home Collection: LG, Schneider-Made Cameras, Lock & Thermostats Launched At 'Welcome Home' Event",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/14/apple-home-collection-lg-schneider-made-cameras-lock-thermostats",
        "published": "2026-10-14T04:17:55.000Z"
      }
    ]
  },
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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."
}