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Apple to Unveil Three New Smart Home Devices
Apple may showcase three new products that will expand its smart home ecosystem at the “Welcome Home” event on October 13. According to Bloomberg journalist Mark Gurman, the company is working on HomeView, a home hub with a display, the second-generation HomePod mini, and an updated Apple TV 4K.
The event’s main highlight will be the HomeView device, said to be equipped with the A18 processor. By combining a display and speaker system in a single device, it will allow users to control smart home devices, interact with Siri, and use Apple apps. The device’s design is reminiscent of the old iMac G4 model: the display sits on top of the main section, which serves as a speaker. Apple is reportedly developing both tabletop and wall-mounted versions. The tabletop model may be offered in gray, silver, pink, and “starlight,” while the wall-mounted version may come in gray and silver.
HomeView will be controlled via a touchscreen and voice commands. However, the device reportedly will not have a separate App Store for third-party apps. It may be possible to display widgets from certain apps on nearby iPhones. According to Gurman, HomeView will not go on sale immediately after the event. The device is expected to arrive in stores in mid-November.
The second product Apple will unveil will be a new generation of the HomePod mini speaker. One of the main upgrades is the use of the S10 chip instead of the S5. This change should enable support for new Siri capabilities.
The HomePod mini 2 is also expected to work with HomeView, linking voice control with music playback. In addition, the speaker may be equipped with the N1 networking chip, which supports the Wi-Fi 7, Thread, and Matter standards. The new model will reportedly go on sale in black, white, pink, green, and blue. The price has not yet been announced.
The third new product will be an updated Apple TV 4K. The device is expected to gain built-in microphones. This may allow users to address Siri directly without using the remote or a HomePod speaker. Apple is also testing a new Siri Remote equipped with a built-in speaker. This feature may help users locate a lost remote by sound.
According to the report, the new HomePod mini and Apple TV 4K may go on sale on October 30. HomeView will arrive in stores around mid-November.