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Apple expected to unveil 'HomeView' smart home device Tuesday, October 13, alongside new HomePod mini and Apple TV 4K

Apple is set to unveil its new smart home device, 'HomeView,' on October 13, alongside updated versions of the HomePod mini and Apple TV 4K. HomeView will feature facial recognition, Siri support, and a selection of Apple apps, while the new HomePod mini will include the S10 chip.

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Apple is poised to unveil its much-anticipated smart home device, 'HomeView,' on October 13, 2023. This device is designed to serve as a central hub for Internet of Things (IoT) devices, featuring a touch-enabled display and facial recognition technology for personalized user experiences.123467910

The HomeView will be powered by an A18 chip and will support Siri AI for voice control. It will be available in both tabletop and wall-mounted versions, with the tabletop model promising superior sound quality compared to the HomePod mini. HomeView will come in four finishes: Gray, Silver, Starlight, and Rose, while the wall-mounted version will be limited to Gray and Silver.

In addition to HomeView, Apple will also unveil updated versions of the HomePod mini and Apple TV 4K. The new HomePod mini will feature the S10 chip and will be available in multiple colors, including green, pink, blue, white, and midnight. The Apple TV 4K is expected to include an A19 chip and may come with built-in microphones for Siri.5

While HomeView will be unveiled on October 13, it is not expected to launch until mid-November. The device will be accompanied by an 'Apple Home Collection' of accessories developed in partnership with brands like LG and Schneider Electric, which will include smart home devices such as a doorbell, deadbolt lock, and security cameras.

Apple is finally ready to unveil its HomeView, seeking to plug a major hole in its ecosystem.

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“HomeView will feature an A18 chip and Siri AI, with tabletop and wall-mounted versions in multiple finishes. It will be accompanied by an 'Apple Home Collection' of accessories from LG and Schneider Electric, though LG's accessories won't ship until later this year.”
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“If you’re an Apple rumor aficionado, one of the longer-gestating storylines in the late-Cook/ early-Ternus era has been the gadget known by Apple outsiders as the “HomePad”—a smart speaker with an iPad-like screen, designed to function as the new center of your IoT life.”
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