TechCrunch says Mark Gurman reported Oct. 13; Apple has confirmed neither product nor date.
Why it matters: If launched, the reported device would give Apple a dedicated hub for controlling smart-home services and devices. It would put Apple more directly against Amazon and Google in the home-device market.
- TechCrunch said Mark Gurman reported Apple could announce HomeView on Oct. 13, 2026.
- Unconfirmed MacRumors reports describe countertop and wall-mounted versions with a display, speaker and Siri interface.
- MacRumors attributed an A18 chip, selected Apple applications and no dedicated third-party App Store to the device.
- Apple has confirmed an October "Welcome home" promotion but not HomeView, its specifications, price or launch timing.
Apple has confirmed an October home-focused promotion called "Welcome home", but it has not publicly confirmed a product called HomeView.
TechCrunch summarized Mark Gurman's disclosure that Apple could announce the device on Oct. 13 and begin shipments in mid-November. TechCrunch did not link to an original Bloomberg report, and Apple has not confirmed the date.
MacRumors reported the unconfirmed product specifications, including countertop and wall-mounted formats. The report said the device would combine a display, speaker and Siri interface, use an A18 chip, and support touch input alongside voice control.
MacRumors also attributed reported color options to the device: gray, silver, starlight and rose for the countertop version, and gray and silver for the wall-mounted version. The report said it would support selected Apple applications but not a dedicated third-party App Store.
Bloomberg separately reported that Apple's broader smart-home push could include a doorbell, lock and thermostat developed with LG, alongside updates to the HomePod mini and Apple TV. That report does not independently confirm the Oct. 13 HomeView announcement.
By the numbers
- Oct. 13 - reported possible announcement date
- Mid-November - reported start of shipments
- A18 - reported chip for the device
Yes, but: The announcement date, product specifications, price and shipping plan remain unconfirmed by Apple.
What's next: The key verification point is whether Apple confirms a product, date, price or shipping plan.