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Apple’s new home devices are a bet on its upgraded Siri AI

Tuesday 13 October19:42 · 2h agoAI summary
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Apple has launched new home devices, led by the $299 HomeView, to give its upgraded Siri AI a bigger role and push its smart-home business.

01Summary

  1. 01Apple unveiled HomeView, its first smart home display, priced at $299 and available from 13 November.
  2. 02The company also announced a new Apple TV 4K, HomePod mini 2, and home accessories made with LG and Schneider Electric.
  3. 03Apple said Siri AI will be available in beta on HomeView and the new Apple TV 4K, with HomePod mini 2 to get it later through a software update.
  4. 04Apple’s Wearables, Home and Accessories segment revenue fell 4% in fiscal 2025 to about $35.7 billion.

02Why it matters

The launch is part of Apple’s effort to widen Siri’s reach and catch up in consumer AI. It also matters because Apple is trying to revive a home hardware line that has lagged Amazon and Google.

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