HomeView will display third-party widgets from your iPhone

Apple confirmed that its new HomeView smart display, which lacks an App Store, will support third-party iOS widgets, including CarPlay audio and video widgets. Widgets from Amazon, ChatGPT and Instagram will appear unless developers opt out. Pre-orders start at $289.

• HomeView has no App Store but supports third-party iOS widgets
• CarPlay audio and video widgets will run on HomeView
• Any iOS widget works unless the developer excludes it
• HomeView pre-orders start at $289 for select models