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Apple’s HomeView display is now available to preorder

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- Apple launches HomeView, its first smart display for the home
- Watch Apple’s reveal video for the HomeView
- Watch Apple’s reveal video for the HomeView
- Where to preorder the new Apple TV 4K
- Apple’s HomePod Mini 2 is available to preorder
- Apple releases HomeView smart home hub with screen as showcase for Siri AI
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