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  "id": 19876587,
  "title": "Apple details HomeView facial recognition, repair options, and more in new support guides",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/11/13/apple-details-homeview-facial-recognition-repair-options-and-more-in",
  "topic": "tech",
  "section": "Tech",
  "published": "2026-11-13T21:59:21.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "9to5Mac",
    "slug": "9to5mac",
    "url": "https://9to5mac.com/2026/11/13/apple-details-homeview-facial-recognition-repair-options-and-more-in-new-support-guides/"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Apple has launched HomeView, and the company is updating its support website with new guides covering various aspects of the device. The support page includes details on repair and service options, as well as troubleshooting procedures. Apple's new Apple HomeView User Guide covers topics like setting up the device, customizing the Home Screen, using Siri AI, managing user profiles, and controlling smart home accessories. In addition to the user guide, Apple has published several support documents addressing common issues, troubleshooting steps, and repair procedures. These documents will likely be expanded in the coming days and weeks. For more information on Apple's support and troubleshooting materials, users can follow the provided link and check out 9to5Mac's review of Apple HomeView on YouTube.",
  "summary": "Coinciding with the launch of Apple HomeView, the company has been updating its support website with new guides covering everything from facial recognition and user profiles to troubleshooting and repairs. Here are the details. more…",
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        "published": "2026-11-12T14:00:00.000Z"
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      },
      {
        "outlet": "TechSpot",
        "title": "Apple's HomeView nails the hardware, but the software needs work",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/11/12/apples-homeview-nails-the-hardware-but-the-software-needs-work",
        "published": "2026-11-12T17:10:00.000Z"
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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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