Apple on Tuesday unveiled a smart-home hub that taps iPhone user data ​to make Siri more personal, but promised privacy safeguards designed to keep that information out of the company's hands.

New York, October 13, 2026 I’m Stephen Nellis with Reuters in New York, where we’re at the launch of Apple’s new suite of home products. The key

While smart speakers and screens have been available for years, HomeView shifts the focus from simple command execution to personalized, context-aware assistance.It bridges hardware, software, and privacy-first architecture to deliver an ecosystem command hub built for every member of the family. Design and Display Capabilities HomeView comes in two physical variants- a versatile tabletop model and a sleek wall-mounted version—offered in four...

Apple on Tuesday announced a new home hub called HomeView. CNBC's MacKenzie Sigalos reports.