HomeView Needs an iPhone or iPad for Some AI Features

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By Hartley CharltonOct 13, 2026, 9:53 am145 pts
Despite featuring an A18 chip and built-in Apple Intelligence support, Apple's new HomeView still depends on a paired Apple Intelligence-enabled iPhone or iPad for several features. According to Apple's announcement, Siri requests involving personal context require a paired Apple Intelligence-enabled iPhone or…

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