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Apple unveils new smart home devices that showcase upgraded Siri AI

The Guardian Australia - Technology · 14 October 2026 at 3:25 am

Apple unveils new smart home devices that showcase upgraded Siri AI

New products from Apple include the HomeView, an iPad-like device that acts as a hub for other smart home gadgets Apple on Tuesday began showing off a ⁠new round of smart home products, including an iPad-like device dubbed the HomeView, meant to hang on walls or perch on tabletops ⁠and act as a hub for other smart home devices.

The HomeView device starts at $299 and will begin shipping next month.

It will feature a 7in screen and face recognition, will help users ⁠control doorbells, thermostats and smart locks in a market where Apple has tinkered for a decade without major success.

The device will also showcase Apple’s AI-upgraded Siri virtual assistant.

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Apple unveils new smart home devices that showcase upgraded Siri AI

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