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Apple confirms October 13 launch with home hub, Apple TV 4K, HomePod mini

Apple marketing chief Greg Joswiak announced new products arriving Tuesday, skipping a traditional event for media hands-on sessions in New York.

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What to know

  • Apple is launching new products October 13 via media hands-on sessions in New York rather than a traditional keynote event, with details via press releases.
  • The smart home hub features a 6-inch display running homeOS with Siri AI, priced around $350, available in wall-mount and stand versions.
  • Refreshed Apple TV 4K and HomePod mini will also launch October 13 with upgraded processors and Wi-Fi 7 support; new Macs and OLED iPad mini follow October 27.

“October is about to become a very busy month for Apple, with the company set to release the iPhone Duo, both iOS 27.1 and iOS 27.2, and a new Mac Studio configuration with 512GB of RAM.”

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Apple confirms October 13 launch with home hub, Apple TV 4K, HomePod mini
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    Details emerge on smart home hub, Apple TV 4K, and HomePod mini updates

    Reporting reveals the October 13 launch will introduce at least three new devices: a 6-inch smart home hub with homeOS running Siri AI features, priced around $350 with wall-mount and stand options; an Apple TV 4K with upgraded processor and RAM; and a refreshed HomePod mini with new colors, faster processor, and N1 networking chip supporting Wi-Fi 7 and Bluetooth 6. A second launch is planned for October 27 with new Macs and OLED iPad mini.

    “Pricing on the hub could start at around $350, and Apple envisions users putting several of the hubs in their homes.”
    — MacRumors reporting
    1. 2 outlets Apple's October 13 Launch: What's Coming

      first by MacRumors, 5d ago · also 9to5Mac

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    • Next Apple Event: New Macs likely on October 27 https://www. heise.de/en/news/Next-Apple-Ev ent-New-Macs-likely-on-October-27-11482839.html?utm_source=flipboard&utm_medium=activitypub Posted into heise online international @ heise-online-international-heiseonline

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      ICYMI: Everything we expect from Apple’s Mac and iPad event on October 27 https://www. cultofmac.com/news/apple-octob er-event-mac-ipad-rumors?utm_source=dlvr.it&utm_medium=mastodon

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    Apple marketing chief confirms October 13 product launch

    Greg Joswiak announces Apple will introduce new products on Tuesday, October 13. The launch will not be a traditional Apple event but will include invited media attending hands-on sessions in New York City, with press releases expected on launch day.

    “Apple is planning to introduce new products on Tuesday, October 13, Apple marketing chief Greg Joswiak announced today.”
    — Apple marketing chief Greg Joswiak
    1. 1 outlet Apple's Next Launch is Today

      first by MacRumors, 1d ago

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    MacRumors reports 12 Apple products expected in October

    MacRumors publishes expectations for October Apple releases, including iPhone Duo, iOS updates, new Mac Studio, and up to seven additional products spanning smart home, Mac, iPad, and HomePod categories.

    1. 1 outlet Everything we expect from Apple's Mac and iPad event on October 27

      first by Cult of Mac, 5d ago

    2. 1 outlet 12 New Things to Expect From Apple in October

      first by MacRumors, 6d ago

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  1. 1 outlet 9to5Mac Daily: October 12, 2026 – Last-minute Apple event rumors

    first by 9to5Mac, 1d ago

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