Apple HomeView Won't Be Available in the European Union

Apple's new HomeView smart home hub will not be available in the European Union because Siri AI is currently unavailable on iOS in the region, the company said today. Apple said it is "working constructively with the EU in an attempt to find a path forward," but provided no timeline for EU availability. It costs $299 in the U.S. and launches on November 13 in eight countries around the world. Note: This discussion thread is located in our Political News forum with special rules. Popular StoriesEU iPhone and iPad Users Could Still Face Months-Long Wait for Siri AIMonday October 5, 2026 2:51 am PDT by Tim HardwickApple's upgraded Siri AI could remain unavailable in the European Union for several months yet, according to Bloomberg's Mark Gurman. In his latest Power On newsletter, Gurman said a delay of around five months would be the "absolute best-case scenario," with European users potentially facing an even longer wait while Apple negotiates its compliance with the bloc's digital rules. Gurman...EU's Kids Act to Ban Social Media for Under-13s, Curb Chatbot AccessWednesday September 16, 2026 2:45 am PDT by Tim HardwickThe EU will ban children under 13 from using social media platforms, some gaming platforms, and AI chatbots without parental supervision. The ban is set to be outlined in the Kids Act, which will be published on Thursday, reports Financial Times. "No social media under the age of 13. No personal account under the age of 15," said the European Commission president Ursula von der Leyen in a...Apple Announces 'HomeView' Smart Home HubApple today announced the "HomeView," an all-new kind of smart home hub featuring a 7-inch Liquid Retina display and Siri AI. Apple's senior vice president of Worldwide Marketing Greg Joswiak said: Apple HomeView is designed to be shared by everyone in the home yet feel completely personal to each user. It recognizes your face to shift from a household screen to your own experience,...