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Software-based personal assistant from Apple
Siri AI is a virtual assistant and chatbot developed by Apple which will be included in devices that support Apple Intelligence and running iOS 27, iPadOS 27, watchOS 27, macOS 27, and visionOS 27. It uses voice control, gesture control, and a natural-language user interface to answer questions, make recommendations, and perform actions by delegating requests to a set of Internet services. With continued use, it adapts to users' language usages, searches, and preferences, returning personalized results.
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The HomeView is a smart speaker developed by Apple. Part of the Apple Home family, it was announced on October 13, 2026, alongside the Apple TV 4K and the HomePod Mini 2. It is Apple's first smart speaker to feature a graphical user interface. The device acts as a smart display, as well as a home hub to control Apple Home accessories. The HomeView's software features a limited selection of apps and voice control with Siri AI. It will be released on November 13, 2026.
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Smart speaker designed by Apple
The HomePod is a series of smart speakers developed by Apple. Designed to work with the Apple Music subscription service, the HomePod incorporates beamforming and eight speakers and is sold in two colors: white and midnight. It is sold alongside the HomePod Mini, a smaller and less expensive variant introduced in 2020; and the HomeView, a smart display introduced in 2026.
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Siri AI will arrive on the device "in a future software update," the company said.
Apple today announced HomePod mini 2, featuring Siri AI, gorgeous new colors, and enhanced audio experiences.
Benjamin and Chance react to Apple’s smart home event, with first impressions on the new Apple HomeView smart display, the...