Apple plans to unveil an all-new smart home hub, a new HomePod mini, and a new Apple TV 4K on Tuesday, October 13, according to Bloomberg's Mark Gurman.
The report did not indicate if Apple plans to unveil these products in a full-length event video, or if it will opt for a series of press releases and shorter videos only.
Siri AI is expected to be the key new feature on the devices, which have been long awaited.
Below, we have recapped rumors about each device:
- Apple TV 4K (4th Generation): A19 or A19 Pro chip, an increased 8GB to 12GB of RAM for Apple Intelligence and Siri AI support, an Apple-designed N1 chip with Wi-Fi 7 support, and an updated Siri Remote. A leak revealed the new Apple TV will look the same as the existing model.
- HomePod mini 2: Newer chip, Siri AI support, improved sound quality, Apple's N1 chip with Wi-Fi 7 support, a second-generation Ultra Wideband chip, and new color options, including pink and green. No major design changes.
- Home hub: An all-new Apple smart home hub featuring Siri AI, a 6-inch to 7-inch square display, an A18 chip or newer for Apple Intelligence, FaceTime, and more. A new operating system will feature clock faces, widgets, and more. There will be a tabletop version with a speaker base and a wall-mounted version. The hub is expected to run an all-new operating system that may be named homeOS.
A new full-sized HomePod is also expected "eventually."
Other new Apple products expected before 2026 ends include an iPad mini with an OLED display, 14-inch MacBook Pro and iMac models with the M6 chip, and high-end MacBook Pro models with OLED displays and a thinner design.
And don't forget that the iPhone Duo launches on Friday, October 23. You can get ready for your pre-order starting Monday, October 12. Busy times ahead.
