Apple HomeView unveiled, new Apple TV and HomePod mini first impressions

Benjamin and Chance react to Apple’s smart home event, with first impressions on the new Apple HomeView smart display, the insanely priced Apple TV 4K (fourth-generation), and the HomePod mini refresh. It remains to be seen whether these new initiatives in the Apple Home Collection can help move the needle on smart home uptake at large, but it’s a good start.   

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Links

• Apple unveils new HomeView smart display: pre-order today for $299
• Here’s how HomeView’s facial recognition works
• HomeView will support video apps like YouTube, Netflix—if they say yes
• HomeView can display third-party widgets from your iPhone
• Will HomeView support third-party apps? Here’s what Apple says
• Apple announces new Apple TV 4K with upgraded Siri Remote, A19 chip, more
• New Apple TV 4K vs previous model: Here’s everything new
• Siri AI coming to older Apple TV 4K models, here’s what’s compatible
• Apple announces HomePod mini 2: Siri AI, new colors, Sound Glow, more
• HomePod mini 2 vs HomePod mini: Here’s everything new
• Apple unveils Apple Home Collection smart home accessories developed with LG and Schneider
• iOS 27.2 adds new app icon for Apple Music, more design updates
• iOS 27.2 beta 4 no longer includes Apple's overhauled Health app