Overview
- Multiple reports ahead of Apple’s October product reveal say the new hub will be named HomeView and that trademark filings by a shell company support the claim.
- Leaked hardware details describe a roughly 6‑inch square display driven by an A18 chip and offered in two forms: a tabletop model with a metal speaker base and a wall‑mount version.
- The device is said to run a new operating system called homeOS but will initially lack an App Store and ship with Apple apps like FaceTime, Messages and Home.
- Apple is reported to pair the hub with lower‑cost HomeKit devices from partners such as LG and Schneider Electric and to announce refreshed Apple TV 4K and a second‑generation HomePod mini alongside the hub.
- Reports warn of an English‑first rollout because Siri’s advanced AI features are not yet available across the EU, a situation that could delay availability in continental Europe.