Years of rumors have finally culminated in the 6-inch square HomeView. It's the portable smart home dashboard you've been waiting for, that ties into the Apple ecosystem.
Apple's new HomeHub
After a limited first attempt at AI and a reboot, Apple is finally ready to release its smart home hub. The tablet device has a unique interface that focuses on displaying data more than interacting with it.Apple calls it HomeView. The name gets at exactly what its expected use case is — showing users
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Two HomeView home hub models evolve Apple's home strategy at $299 each
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There are better-sounding and cheaper options than four HomePods for surround sound
via appleinsider.comApple's four-HomePod surround sound setup costs at a minimum $900 with a new Apple TV 4K. These five alternatives deliver dedicated wireless rear speakers and more features for considerably less money.Surround sound for Apple TV
Apple introduced four-speaker HomePod surround sound alongside the fourth-generation Apple TV 4K on October 13. The feature allows compatible HomePods to operate as matching front and rear pairs, with Apple TV automatically calibrating audio timing and levels based on sp
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Apple HomeView lacks VESA support, limiting your wall mount options
via appleinsider.comYou don't have to buy a wall-mount for the wall-mounted Apple HomeView, but until third-party manufacturers make some, you'll probably want to as there are no VESA screw-holes at all.
Apple HomeView with rear | Image credit: Apple
On Tuesday, Apple announced its newest push into the smart home market: the Apple HomeView. It's a smart home hub that starts at $299 and is designed to function as a one-stop shop for home automation and device management.You can buy a standalone HomeView, which pairs
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HomeView doesn't play video apps natively, you still need an iPhone or iPad
via appleinsider.comApple has tried talking around the issue and even shown Apple TV screenshots, but now it's clear the new HomeView cannot play Apple TV or other video apps without an iPhone or iPad streaming to it.
You'd be forgiven for assuming this means you can watch Apple TV on HomeView, but Apple sidesteps telling you how - image credit: Apple.
HomeView looked at first to be great if you only wanted Apple's own apps, but now it seems you aren't even getting all of those. There are four Apple apps that have
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Apple TV 4K Gen 4 vs Gen 3: What four years of tech advancement gets you
via appleinsider.comThe fourth-generation Apple TV 4K is here, complete with Siri AI enhancements and Find My on the Siri Remote. Here's how much difference four years makes over the previous model.
Apple TV 4K Gen 4 vs Apple TV 4K Gen 3
Before the October 13 update, Apple's last change to the Apple TV 4K took place in October 2022. Back then, the big news was a storage upgrade.Four years later, and the fourth-generation model is a spec-bump update that does more than just storage. It's part of a big smart home pus
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Save $600 on Apple's 14-inch MacBook Pro with a 20-core GPU
via appleinsider.comAmazon continues to deliver deep MacBook Pro discounts, with $600 off Apple's upgraded 14-inch MacBook Pro with a 20-core GPU and 2TB of storage.
Save $600 on Apple's MacBook Pro - Image credit: Apple
This premium 14-inch configuration features Apple's upgraded M5 Pro chip with an 18-core CPU and 20-core GPU. It also has 24GB of unified memory and a spacious 2TB SSD. On sale for $2,599.99 after a $600 discount when you opt for the Silver finish, Amazon's deal delivers the lowest price seen since
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HomeView's lack of an App Store is an Achilles' heel
via appleinsider.comFor all the obvious benefits, Apple's new HomeView appears immediately and unnecessarily stunted by not allowing users to install any apps at all.
The new HomeView next to a first-generation HomePod mini. HomeView image credit: Apple Store AR view.
Imagine cooking with the Paprika 3 app on your HomeView, or having your OmniFocus To Do list alongside your Fantastical calendar. Right now, all you can do is imagine, because none of this is possible.It's a curious thing that the Mac App Store never
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What Apple TV hardware the new $59 Siri Remote is compatible with
via appleinsider.comApple has launched its newest Siri Remote alongside the new Apple TV 4K. Here's what's changed and which Apple TV models it works with.
Image credit: Apple
On Tuesday, Apple updated its Apple TV 4K. At the same time, Apple also released a new Siri Remote to go along with it.The remote itself looks nearly identical to its predecessor. What's changed, however, is that it now supports the Find My app and Precision Finding.
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The Apple TV 'hobby' has gotten far too expensive
via appleinsider.comI've loved the Apple TV hardware since the first model. Unfortunately, I'm going to stick with what I have until I can't, because $299 for the box is just too much.
The 2022 Apple TV 4K is still the model to buy
Ages ago, I got the G4 Mac mini because I was tired of burning DVDs and CDs. It was pretty nice to play media and games directly on my then-plasma Philips HD flatscreen.Then Steve Jobs rolled out the Apple TV, calling it a "hobby" later in the year.
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HomeView's upcoming accessories let you build a smart home around one app
via appleinsider.comAs rumored, the new Apple Home Collection pairs LG and Schneider Electric hardware with home automation that keeps camera footage private, even from Apple. Unfortunately, nothing is shipping soon.
The Apple Home Collection is set to roll out December 2026
Apple HomeView is central to Apple's latest smart home push, with select Apple Home Collection devices available in December. Users can check cameras, unlock doors, and adjust the temperature without juggling separate apps or accounts.The move
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Europe's clashing with Apple means no HomeView for the EU
via appleinsider.comApple already denies European users Siri AI because of regulatory disputes, but now for the first time its hardware is being affected with no EU release for the HomeView.
HomeView is a hardware Siri AI device, and Siri AI is not available in the EU - image credit: Apple.
The short version is that the European Union's Digital Markets Act (DMA) requires Apple to provide rivals with full access to its technology from day one. Apple argues that no other firm has this burden, and moreover that it dra
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That five-year-old Apple TV 4K is getting Siri AI
via appleinsider.comApple's new Siri AI is coming to Apple TV 4K models dating back to 2021, giving existing owners the upgraded assistant without a $299 hardware purchase.Apple TV 4K
The new Siri AI beta will work on Apple TV 4K models dating back to the second generation, so owners won't need to buy the latest hardware to use the upgraded assistant.The feature brings a more conversational version of Siri to the television, with natural-language searches, follow-up questions, and personalized recommendations. It a
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HomePod surround sound only available with new Apple TV 4K
via appleinsider.comFour-HomePod surround sound has been rumored for a while, but the restrictions on what hardware is compatible is tighter than we wanted to see.
HomePods for home theater
Apple is pretty clear about what's needed for that surround sound."Users can enjoy room-filling audio with a single speaker, in a stereo pair, or using multiroom audio. When paired with the new Apple TV 4K, HomePod mini 2 supports four-speaker surround sound —Apple's most immersive home theater setup yet."
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Beats x Pokemon collaboration reveal Beats Pill with Pikachu and Mimikyu art
via appleinsider.comThe latest Beats collaboration brings Pokemon to the Beats Pill, featuring everyone's favorite electric mouse and its ghostly doppelganger in special packaging launching October 15.
Beats x Pokemon collaboration reveals special-edition Beats Pill
Beats by Dre is a subsidiary of Apple, who is no stranger to the Pokemon franchise. After a brief visit to his friend Tim Cook at Apple Park, Pikachu is now appearing on one of the company's products.Beats and Pokemon have revealed the special-edition B
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New Apple TV 4K arrives with HomePod-like Siri mic setup
via appleinsider.comThe Apple TV 4K has finally been updated after a four-year wait, with the new model getting a new chip, microphones, and a new Siri Remote with Find My.
The new Apple TV 4K - Image Credit: Apple
Updated as part of Apple's smart home-focused event, the new Apple TV set-top box looks a lot like the old one. Taking the form of the traditional spec-bump update, it looks visually identical to the previous model, with the main changes being internal.Inside, the new model uses the A19 chip, up from the
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New Apple TV 4K arrives four years after the last one
via appleinsider.comThe Apple TV 4K has finally been updated after a four-year wait, with the new model getting a new chip, microphones, and a new Siri Remote with Find My.
The new Apple TV 4K - Image Credit: Apple
Updated as part of Apple's smart home-focused event, the new Apple TV set-top box looks a lot like the old one. Taking the form of the traditional spec-bump update, it looks visually identical to the previous model, with the main changes being internal.Inside, the new model uses the A19 chip, up from the
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Updated HomePod mini 2 comes with new colors and surround sound option
via appleinsider.comApple has unveiled its first-ever update to the HomePod mini, concentrating on how it can be part of a smart home setup alongside devices like the Apple TV 4K.
The new HomePod mini 2 - image credit: Apple.Mockup of a green HomePod mini.Continue Reading on AppleInsider | Discuss on our Forums
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Zimacube 2 review: A tinkerer's NAS, at a good price point
via appleinsider.comThe ZimaCube 2 is a six-bay NAS with no software lock-in. At $799, the Standard model suits tinkerers, though the company's Thunderbolt connection claims aren't accurate.
ZimaCube 2 review
Once upon a time, I had a spare PowerMac 6500. Maybe it was a Performa —that specific is lost to me. This was just-pre MP3 explosion, but I still was generating a lot of data that I'd prefer not lurk constantly on my PowerBook 3400 first, then original PowerBook G3. What to do?Then, in about the winter o
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New joint filing shows Epic remains unhappy with Apple at every turn
via appleinsider.comIn spite of Apple agreeing to everything Epic requested during discovery, Epic asserts that the company is attempting to artificially delay the litigation process.
Epic vs. Apple continues its doom spiral ahead of Supreme Court decision
It is anyone's guess how the Supreme Court might rule on whether Apple can be in violation of an injunction due to the "spirit of the law." In the meantime, Epic seems desperate to speed up discovery in light of this monumental decision.According to a joint filin
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Apple trails Samsung as global smartphone shipments hit a 13-year low
via appleinsider.comWhile global smartphone shipments fell to their lowest quarterly level since Q3 2012, Apple and Samsung both managed to capture well over a fifth of the market.
Apple's iPhone eats up more market share as global shipments fall
Though it remains to be seen whether the iPhone 18 Pro will be as big of a success as Apple hopes, the company is seemingly moving in the right direction In its Q3 2026 financial report, Apple revealed that iPhone revenue rose to $54.25 billion, up 21.7% from $44.58 billio
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New 'Remnants' immersive horror on Apple Vision Pro is terrifying
via appleinsider.comOn October 16, Apple is releasing "Remnants" by writer and director Ti West on Apple Vision Pro. And, the company screened the jaunt inside Woldmere Castle for a select few and filmed the reactions in real time.
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M5 Pro MacBook Pro vs Microsoft Surface Laptop Ultra: Compared
via appleinsider.comThe Microsoft Surface Laptop Ultra uses Nvidia graphics in a bid to take over from the 14-inch MacBook Pro with M5 Pro as a productivity favorite. Here's how the two powerful notebooks compare.
14-inch MacBook Pro [left] vs Surface Laptop Ultra [right]
Microsoft's Surface line has always been in direct competition with Apple's MacBook and iPad lineup. While the main Surface range goes after the iPad Pro, the Surface Laptop takes on the MacBook Pro.In its late 2026 attempt against the MacBook Pro
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iPhone Duo production orders up 30% says report that does math strangely
via appleinsider.comYet another report from yet another source that has no real idea what Apple or its suppliers are doing, conflates parts orders with iPhone production. As before, this means nothing for iPhone demand.
Apple's iPhone Duo is reportedly a hit, although it hasn't actually come out yet.
As AppleInsider recently pointed out, and investment firm JP Morgan even more recently agreed, Apple has not cut orders for the iPhone 18 Pro. Now a new report says that it must have cut those orders, because it's rais
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Beats meets Pokemon in an upcoming speaker collaboration
via appleinsider.comGotta catch'em all! Beats has teased a new collaboration with Pokemon that looks like a new co-branded Beats Pill design.
A still from a Beats-Pokemon promo clip - Image Credit: Beats/X
Apple subsidiary Beats by Dre is no stranger to collaborations. They've worked with designers and stars like K-pop singer Jennie to brands like Nike. However, in its latest tease, it's going to be working with a heavyweight in kids entertainment.In a short clip posted to X, Beats proposes it's "Time to catch some
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Apple's 2TB M5 Pro MacBook Pro plunges to $2,399 ($600 off)
via appleinsider.comAmazon has slashed Apple's 14-inch M5 Pro MacBook Pro with 2TB of storage to $2,399, a $600 discount.
Save $600 on Apple's 2TB MacBook Pro - Image credit: Apple
Amazon is clearing out MacBook Pro inventory this week, with a variety of deals that can save you up to $600. Today's markdown on Apple's 14-inch MacBook Pro with 2TB of storage is especially enticing at $2,399.Buy 2TB MacBook Pro for $2,399
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Exploring Apple's rumored LG partnership on Smart Home Insider
via appleinsider.comOn this week's episode of the Smart Home Insider podcast, we dive deep into Apple's "Welcome Home" experience and its rumored partnership with LG.
Smart Home Insider Podcast
Guest host this week is once again Dan Turk, Vice President, Tech & Innovation at Max Borges Agency. Working closely with several smart home companies, he always has unique insight into the industry.The big news to kick off the episode is Apple's late-week confirmation of a "Welcome Home" experience, with selected press
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Grab AirPods Max 2 for $429 ($120 off)
via appleinsider.comSave $120 on Apple's over-ear AirPods Max 2 headphones at Amazon today, with every color marked down to $429.
AirPods Max 2 are $120 off today.Continue Reading on AppleInsider | Discuss on our Forums
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HomeView, OLED MacBook Pro & more: When Apple is shipping the rest of its 2026 hardware
via appleinsider.comApple has yet to ship a lot of stuff that's expected in 2026. From the certain date for the iPhone Duo, through the expected ones for the HomeView, and on to the probable MacBook Pro, here's when to expect stuff in stores.
Just some of the many Apple devices due shortly.
Even before Apple formally announces its range of smart home devices, it has an unusual number of products expected to be released shortly. Here's what's coming plus when it is most likely to be announced and ship.
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Just about all of 'No Man's Sky' is coming to iPhone and iPad
via appleinsider.comHello Games is bringing "No Man's Sky" to iOS and iPadOS, with preorders for the mobile version starting ahead of its October 28 release date.
No Man's Sky on iOS - Image Credit: Hello Games
"No Man's Sky" is a game that has been around since August 2016, and only became available on Mac as recently as June 2023. Now, over a decade after the initial release, "No Man's Sky" is finally landing on iPhone and iPad.The sci-fi adventure game is set in a procedurally-generated universe, filled with cou
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Endangered indigenous languages are being saved by the iPhone
via appleinsider.comApple supports over 200 languages on the iPhone, but doing that takes years of continual effort and consultation with indigenous cultures around the world.
Apple's iPhone supports over 200 languages.
As far back as 2010,Apple has partnered with members of indigenous cultures to ensure that their languages were correctly supported on the iPhone. Apple even documented some of the process earlier in 2026.And as a new report in Wired details, there is so much more to it than adding a translation dic
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