Mark Gurman: Apple to Launch Smart Home Hub HomeView, Partner with LG to Expand Product Line

Prominent tech journalist Mark Gurman reports that Apple plans to unveil a new generation of smart home products on October 13, including the HomeView smart home hub featuring an A18 chip and a display, a new HomePod mini powered by the S10 chip, and an Apple TV equipped with an A19 chip. The HomeView will be available in desktop and wall-mounted versions, expected to launch in mid-November, while the other two products are set for release on October 30. Gurman also notes that Apple is collaborating with LG Electronics to develop smart doorbells, smart locks, thermostats, security cameras, and other devices under the 'Apple Home Collection' brand, with products expected to arrive later this year.