Apple is preparing to launch two more products this Friday, November 13, as it wraps up one of its busiest hardware release periods of 2026. The company will begin selling the new Apple HomeView smart home display and fourth-generation Apple TV 4K, both announced on October 13 and available for pre-order since then.
The launches follow last week’s arrival of five new devices, including the OLED touchscreen MacBook Pro and OLED iPad mini. According to MacRumors, these are expected to be Apple’s final major hardware releases of 2026.
1. Apple HomeView With Siri AI
Apple HomeView is the company’s first dedicated smart home display, featuring a 7-inch Liquid Retina screen, an A18 chip, and the new Siri AI assistant powered by Apple Intelligence.
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The device serves as a central hub for controlling smart home accessories, making FaceTime calls, playing music, displaying photos, and managing everyday tasks through voice commands.
It also supports facial recognition for up to six people, allowing each household member to access a personalized Home Screen with their own information and preferences.
Apple offers tabletop and wall-mounted versions, both starting at $299 in the United States. However, HomeView will initially remain unavailable in the European Union because of regulatory restrictions affecting Siri AI.
You can read more about the Apple HomeView features, pricing, and release date.
2. Fourth-Generation Apple TV 4K
The new Apple TV 4K introduces Apple’s A19 chip, delivering up to 50% faster CPU performance and twice the GPU performance of its predecessor.
It also adds a conversational Siri AI experience, allowing users to search for movies, ask follow-up questions, and control playback through natural language.
Other improvements include:
- Three far-field microphones for hands-free Siri commands.
- A redesigned Siri Remote with Find My and Precision Finding support.
- Four-speaker surround sound using compatible HomePod speakers.
- AV1 hardware decoding for more efficient streaming.
- 128GB of built-in storage.
The fourth-generation Apple TV 4K costs $299 in the United States, with pre-orders already open.
Apple’s Final Hardware Launches of 2026
Both products will become available on November 13, following the October 30 release of the HomePod mini 2 and November 6 launches of new Macs and iPads.
With more than 25 devices and accessories announced since late August, Apple has significantly expanded its hardware lineup ahead of the holiday shopping season.
The HomeView and Apple TV 4K release schedule also indicates that the company is shifting its attention toward software updates and its next wave of products expected in early 2027.
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