AppleInsider October 13, 2026 Rumor

HomeView's lack of an App Store is an Achilles' heel

For all the obvious benefits, Apple's new HomeView appears immediately and unnecessarily stunted by not allowing users to install any apps at all. The new HomeView next to a first-generation HomePod mini. HomeView image credit: Apple Store AR view. Imagine cooking with the Paprika 3 app on your Home…

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HomeView's lack of an App Store is an Achilles' heel

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