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Update, 5:56 p.m. ET: The public beta for iOS 27.2 is now available as well.

Apple has released the fourth iOS 27.2 developer beta for iPhone. The update follows the release of iOS 27 to everyone. It also leaps over iOS 27.1, which Apple has shown as an iPhone Duo-focused release.

Today Apple unveiled HomeView, its long-awaited smart home hub. The HomeView comes in two distinct models, one with a domed speaker base and the other designed for wall mounting. But there’s a hidden feature difference beyond the form factors.

Apple announced its HomeView smart display this morning. Apple says HomeView can recognize up to six different people to deliver a “personalized experience” for each user.

John Gruber at Daring Fireball has more details on how HomeView’s facial recognition feature works.

Wow, $299. That’s a very surprising price. For HomeView, Apple’s all-new smart display, $299 feels surprisingly affordable. For Apple TV 4K, $299 feels surprisingly painful.

Apple unveiled its new HomeView product today, and it’s available for pre-order now. But unfortunately HomeView isn’t coming to the EU, at least for now. Here’s why.

Apple today announced HomeView, a $299 smart home display with a 7-inch screen that lets users control connected accessories, make FaceTime calls, and enjoy music and video content. But what about third-party apps? Here’s what Apple says.

Apple just launched a brand new Apple TV 4K (pre-order here), the fourth generation of the product. Here’s how the new Apple TV 4K compares to the previous, third-gen model from 2022.

Today Apple introduced HomePod mini 2 with Siri AI as a major tentpole feature. HomePod mini 2 ships on October 30, but checking the fine print on Apple’s website, it seems Siri AI won’t be available on launch day.

Today Apple unveiled its new HomeView product in two models, one with a speaker base and the other built for wall mounting. But if you buy the latter, just know you’ll need to spend more for a separate mount.

Today Apple unveiled the long-awaited new Apple TV 4K model, which includes an updated Siri Remote with a built-in speaker as part of its Find My and Precision Finding support. But even if you’re not upgrading, you can still buy the new Siri Remote for your current Apple TV.

Apple today confirmed that it is working with at least two third-party companies to develop a new lineup of smart home accessories, including cameras, thermostats, and a smart lock. Here are the details.

Today Apple introduced a fourth-generation Apple TV 4K with Siri AI, and A19 chip, and more. But the company also shared welcome news for current Apple TV users: Siri AI is compatible with select older models too.

Apple has officially announced the new HomePod mini 2 smart speaker. The new product was announced by Apple today alongside the new HomeView smart display and fourth-gen Apple TV 4K.

Today Apple unveiled a brand new Apple TV 4K model as part of its ‘Welcome home’ product launch event. Here are the full details from the announcement.

Beats is teaming up with The Pokémon Company for a special-edition version of the Beats Pill. Beats says this collab is “here to unleash the energy of your music, inspired by the power of Pikachu’s brightest spark and the depths of Mimikyu’s mystery.”

Apple today officially unveiled its new HomeView smart display. HomeView features a 7-inch square display and comes in two versions: one with a speaker base and another for wall mounting.

You can pre-order HomeView today for $299. It will start arriving to customers on November 13.

Here’s everything you need to know about HomeView.

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While a folding iPhone posed a new challenge for Apple’s thermal engineering team, they came up with a creative way to leverage the device’s hinge to their advantage. Here are the details.

Apple TV today released the official trailer for “Being Heumann,” an Apple Original Films release from “CODA” director Siân Heder. Watch it below.

Apple officially confirmed that it will hold a product launch event tomorrow, October 13. With a “Welcome home” tagline, the launch is expected to focus on new smart home products. Here’s everything to expect at tomorrow’s Apple event.