Apple’s new HomeView smart home hub will not be available in the European Union because Siri AI is not currently available on iOS in the region, the company said today. Apple said it is “working constructively with the EU in trying to find a way forward,” but gave no timeline for EU readiness. It costs $299 in the US and launches on November 13 in eight countries around the world.
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