Apple leaves HomeView without an App Store or on-device app downloads

HomeView supports third-party audio and video apps from an iPhone or iPad, according to MacRumors, which also lists preinstalled Apple apps including Music, Podcasts, Calendar and FaceTime. Apple is relying on a curated app selection supplemented by existing CarPlay apps, according to iPhone in Canada, citing Wired's hands-on reporting.

• Preinstalled apps also include Apple News and Messages, according to MacRumors.

Covered by 3 publishers within 2 hours of the first report.

• MacRumors: HomeView Runs Third-Party Apps From Your iPhone or iPad

Reporting3

AI AppleInsider HomeView's lack of an App Store is an Achilles' heel · William Gallagher 11:44 AM

MR MacRumors HomeView Runs Third-Party Apps From Your iPhone or iPad · Juli Clover 1:03 PM

IIC iPhone in Canada Apple HomeView Won’t Get an App Store, Only CarPlay Apps · Austin Blake 1:43 PM

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