Particle.news
Get it on Google Play
Download on the App Store
17 ARTICLES
·
1h ago

Apple Ships HomeView as a Siri‑First Smart Display That Limits Third‑Party Apps

Apple prioritizes Siri‑led, iPhone‑paired personalization with iCloud‑only services, limiting third‑party apps to CarPlay streaming.

A person interacting with Apple's HomeView smart display with a thumbs up and thumbs down for buy or skip
Image
© Raymond Wong / Gizmodo
Image

Overview

  • Apple opened HomeView pre‑orders after its October launch and will begin shipping the 7‑inch tabletop and wall‑mount models on November 13 for $299.
  • HomeView comes with a slate of built‑in Apple apps including FaceTime, Music, Messages and Home, while Audiobooks, Classical Music, News and TV require a nearby iPhone connection.
  • There is no HomeView App Store; Apple says third‑party audio and video apps can appear only if they offer CarPlay streaming from a paired iPhone or iPad.
  • Personalization and privacy rely on on‑device face recognition for up to six users plus a nearby, recently unlocked Apple Intelligence‑capable iPhone or iPad to access accounted personal data.
  • Reports say many units were held in warehouses while Apple refined Siri/AI software, and Bloomberg has reported an unconfirmed plan for a higher‑end 9‑inch swivel HomeView in 2027 or 2028.