Siri AI functionality goes all the way back to back to the second-gen Apple TV 4K box from 2021.

Siri AI support on the new HomePod mini 2 will be "available later" as part of a "future software update," according to Apple. In other words, do not expect Siri AI to be available on the speaker when it launches on Friday,

Bloomberg reported that the HomeView device will start shipping in November.

Amazon and Google have been selling smart displays for years. But Apple is betting that its familiar combination of sleek design and clever engineering can make HomeView a hit.