Apple HomeView will launch November 13 with a lineup of Apple apps
Apple has opened pre-orders for HomeView, with shipments beginning November 13. The device will launch with a grid of Apple apps, while Audiobooks, Classical Music, News and TV require an iPhone connection.
Apple has opened pre-orders for HomeView, a new product category that will begin shipping November 13. At launch, the device will have a conventional app grid alongside Siri voice interactions and customizable faces.
Most apps will be preinstalled. Apple’s website says four apps require an iPhone connection: Audiobooks, Classical Music, News and TV.
Apps linked to an iPhone
Those apps are expected to work when the iPhone and HomeView are connected to the same Wi-Fi network. Early reviews will be needed to confirm how smoothly that setup works.
Third-party apps at launch
HomeView will also support third-party audio and video apps that already have CarPlay versions. Spotify is cited as an example expected to be available on day one.
The report also notes that HomeView will not have a dedicated Photos app at launch. Apple will offer Photos faces and widgets, but the source does not say that users will be able to browse their full photo library on the device.
What we know
- Apple HomeView will begin shipping November 13 after pre-orders opened.
- Audiobooks, Classical Music, News and TV will require an iPhone connection.
- Third-party audio and video apps with CarPlay support will also be eligible for the device.
- A dedicated Photos app is not listed for launch, although Photos faces and widgets will be available.
Trust: Single source
- The story relies on one publisher. A second independent confirmation has not been established from the cited sources.
- Sources: 9to5Mac.
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