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Apple lists pre‑installed apps for HomeView launch on Nov. 13

Apple's HomeView will ship November 13 with a pre‑installed suite of Apple apps, and limited third‑party support at launch.

By Felo News Desk · Published Sat, 17 Oct 2026 04:13:37 GMT

Apple announced that its HomeView smart display, now available for pre‑order, will begin shipping on November 13. The device will ship with a grid of pre‑installed Apple apps, including Alarms, Calendar, FaceTime, Find My, Messages, Music, Podcasts, Safari, Settings, TV, Weather and more, according to 9to5Mac.

Four of the apps – Audiobooks, Classical Music, News and TV – require a connected iPhone on the same Wi‑Fi network to function, the outlet notes. Third‑party apps that already have CarPlay versions and are classified as audio or video, such as Spotify, are expected to be available on launch day.

The article also points out the absence of a dedicated Photos app, though Photos faces and widgets are present.

Key facts

• HomeView ships on November 13 (9to5mac.com)
• Pre‑installed apps include Alarms, Calendar, FaceTime, Find My, Messages, Music, Podcasts, Safari, Settings, TV, Weather and others (9to5mac.com)
• Audiobooks, Classical Music, News and TV need an iPhone on the same Wi‑Fi network (9to5mac.com)
• CarPlay audio/video apps like Spotify are expected to be available at launch (9to5mac.com)

Sources

• [1] 9to5mac.com — originally reported as “HomeView will include these Apple apps at launch”