New HomePod rumors: HomeView, HomePod mini 2 and release dates

Apple today unveiled its next big foray into the smart home world, including the new HomeView smart display and a new Apple TV 4K. Following Apple’s announcement, the new Apple home gear is also now available for pre-order on Amazon: HomeView: $299 Apple TV 4K: $299 Apple TV Siri Remote: $59 HomePod mini 2: $149

Macworld Apple HomeView is Apple’s first dedicated smart-home display, combining a 7-inch touchscreen, powerful speakers, a camera, and Siri AI in a device designed to sit at the center of the connected home. Announced on October 13, 2026, it brings together smart-home controls, entertainment, video calling, calendars, reminders, and other everyday information.

Apple has finally unveiled HomeView, its long-rumoured smart home hub with a 7-inch display, facial recognition and a substantially upgraded Siri assistant. The device doubles as a smart home controller and entertainment centre.

I’ve seen Apple’s new HomeView in action, and its personalized Siri, family-focused features, and smart-home controls could make it a serious rival to Amazon’s Echo Show.

Apple has just announced the HomeView, its first smart home display - and I just got hands-on with the device, which features a gorgeous 7-inch square touchscreen and built-in Siri AI. It's designed as a smart home controller, personal assistant, and home hub for your household, so there was a lot to check out. The…

I got an early look at Apple's $299 HomeView smart display, and these seven features make it far more interesting than another screen for controlling your lights.