Apple opens pre-orders for HomeView hub and iPhone Duo with varying delivery dates

What happened

Apple has opened pre-orders for several new products, including the HomeView smart home hub and the iPhone Duo.

Regarding the HomeView hub:

• The tabletop version is available for pre-order. The earliest deliveries are scheduled for Friday, November 13 [1].
• Some colors of the tabletop HomeView face delays, with estimated delivery dates moving into early December in the U.S. [1].
• In New York, the silver tabletop HomeView has an estimated delivery range of November 23 to December 1, while other locations have a range of November 30 to December 7 [1].
• The wall-mounted HomeView is not currently facing delays [1].
• Apple TV 4K delivery estimates are similar, ranging from November 23 to December 1 or November 30 to December 7 in different parts of the U.S. [1].
• The HomePod mini 2 is available for delivery on its October 30 launch day in all five color options throughout the U.S. [1]. Apple stated that Siri AI will not be available on this speaker until a future software update is released [1].

Regarding the iPhone Duo and accessories:

• Pre-orders for the iPhone Duo began on October 16, 2026, with the first devices expected to arrive next Friday [2].
• Initial stock for the iPhone Duo sold out, and shipping estimates for all colors and capacities are now January 25 [2].
• The iPhone Duo Case costs $79. It is made of polycarbonate, comes in Sand and Navy Blue, and uses adhesive strips on the inside edges to attach to the device [2]. Users must peel off a protective film from the adhesive, place the two pieces on the device, and press down [2]. This case protects the back camera area and the front outer display but provides no protection for the inside of the device when unfolded [2].
• The iPhone Duo Folio with Kickstand costs $129. It attaches magnetically rather than using adhesive, but it does not protect the sides of the device and covers the front display during use [2].

Who is affected

Customers in the United States are affected by varying delivery dates for the HomeView and Apple TV 4K based on their ZIP code [1].

What to do next

Users purchasing the iPhone Duo Case should follow the instructions in the included insert to peel off the adhesive’s protective film and press the case onto the device to ensure it is well-adhered [2].