It’s common knowledge that Apple’s new HomeView smart home hub has been significantly delayed, and now there’s more proof: The device will initially ship with the six-month-old HomeView software version 26.5, according to AppleDB. During HomeView setup, users will be prompted to update to version 27.2 of the HomeView software. The device will launch on Friday, November 13.
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