Apple's HomeView is a $299 smart-home hub with a seven-inch touchscreen, a built-in speaker, and a camera that recognizes up to six household members to personalize the experience. Its main selling point is Apple Intelligence, which powers a more personalized Siri that can draw on information from apps such as iMessage and Calendar when paired with a compatible iPhone or iPad. The same Siri AI technology was at the center of a class-action lawsuit alleging Apple's marketing set expectations for AI features that were not available when consumers bought their iPhones. Apple agreed to pay $250 million to settle the case without admitting wrongdoing, and the settlement is subject to judge approval.
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| Market | US stocks |
|---|---|
| Sector | Information Technology |
| Industry | Technology Hardware, Storage & Peripherals |
| Market cap | $5.0T |
| Close on 10/16/2026 | 343.47 |
| Change that session | +0.43% |
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