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Apple is launching HomeView, a smart home hub built around Siri AI, at its Welcome Home event tomorrow.

Apple is launching new home accessories at its Welcome Home event tomorrow, including HomeView, a long-rumoured smart home hub designed for all household members. According to MacRumors, the device will feature a 6-inch square touch display with bezels, powered by an A18 chip and 8GB of RAM, with Siri AI at its core for voice-based control.

Two models will be available: one designed for wall mounting and another attached to a half-dome speaker base with a flexible arm for adjusting tilt. The hub will include a camera and presence sensor to identify who is nearby and show customized content, using a variation of Face ID technology. It will support Apple apps including Safari, News, Music, Reminders, Calendar, Weather, Messages, FaceTime, Photos and Mail, displaying information from linked iPhones after authentication.

The hub will control smart home devices and can trigger automations when movement is detected, allowing users to control lights and other devices through HomeKit scenes.

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• Apple 'Welcome Home' Launch: Everything to Expect TomorrowApple's "Welcome Home" product launch is happening tomorrow. As the name suggests, Apple is going to debut new home accessories, including the long-rumored home hub. Below, we've listed all the rumors we know about the three devices Apple is set to introduce. HomeView Apple's home hub, which will be called HomeView , is a multi-function device designed for all of a home's occupants. It's built around Siri AI, and will have an A18 chip and 8GB of RAM. Here's what rumors suggest it'll be able to do: Answer questions with Siri AI Control smart home devices Display the time and weather Display…MacRumors · 12 Oct, 18:17

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