MacRumors: According to Bloomberg's Mark Gurman, Apple's HomeView smart home hub is expected to ship in mid-November, after an expected unveiling at Apple's October 13 event. The device will reportedly serve as a Siri command center with an A18 chip, two form factors and voice-first controls.
The screen supports touch input, yet the device is controlled mainly by voice.
It includes a limited selection of Apple applications with no dedicated App Store.
Apple has not confirmed it.
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MacRumors: Bloomberg's Mark Gurman reports the next Apple TV 4K will use an A19 chip and a refreshed Siri Remote with a speaker. The devices are set for an October 30 store release after a Tuesday unveiling.
Bloomberg: Bloomberg reports Apple's new home devices will use A18, A19 and S10 chips. The upgrades cover Apple TV, HomePod mini and the upcoming HomeView product line.
9to5Mac: Bloomberg reporter Mark Gurman stated that Apple will deploy large quantities of iPhone Duo demo units at major stores, including over 150 at the Fifth Avenue location in New York, to support hands-on access ahead of the October 23 launch.
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