Leaks point to a busy October for Apple with a new Apple TV, HomePod mini, and Home Hub launching in tandem with the iPhone Duo. Here are the latest rumors and more on the AppleInsider Podcast.
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* iPhone 18 Pro Max review: https://appleinsider.com/articles/26/09/28/iphone-18-pro-max-review-the-best-iphone-for-about-a-month
* M5 Max Mac Studio review: Far better choice than Ultra for most desks: https://appleinsider.com/articles/26/09/29/m5-max-mac-studio-review-far-better-choice-than-ultra-for-most-desks
* 'Get Ready' to pre-order the iPhone Duo starting October 12: https://appleinsider.com/articles/26/09/29/get-ready-to-pre-order-the-iphone-duo-starting-october-12
* Unsurprisingly, Meta's Muse AI agent blatantly ignores user permissions: https://appleinsider.com/articles/26/09/28/metas-new-ai-agent-blatantly-ignores-users-permissions
* ChatGPT as an extension in Siri dramatically underperformed, says OpenAI: https://appleinsider.com/articles/26/09/24/chatgpt-as-an-extension-in-siri-dramatically-underperformed-says-openai
* New Apple TV 4K leak confirms a very familiar form factor: https://appleinsider.com/articles/26/09/25/new-apple-tv-4k-leak-confirms-a-very-familiar-form-factor
* iPad mini finally getting FaceTime camera move, leak suggests: https://appleinsider.com/articles/26/09/25/ipad-mini-finally-getting-facetime-camera-move-leak-suggests
* Apple's next HomePod mini won't get a redesign, but will get some new colors: https://appleinsider.com/articles/26/09/25/apples-next-homepod-mini-wont-get-a-redesign-but-will-get-some-new-colors
* Apple Intelligence is coming to the the next entry-level iPad: https://appleinsider.com/articles/26/09/25/apple-intelligence-is-coming-to-the-the-next-entry-level-ipad
* Apple's spatial computing strategy was on full display at Meta Connect: https://appleinsider.com/articles/26/09/24/apples-spatial-computing-strategy-was-on-full-display-at-meta-connect
* Apple's smart glasses predicted for 2027, upgraded Apple Vision Pro 2028: https://appleinsider.com/articles/26/09/27/apples-smart-glasses-predicted-for-2027-upgraded-apple-vision-pro-2028
* Apple Vision Pro's development graveyard exemplifies Apple's '1,000 no's to every yes': https://appleinsider.com/articles/26/09/27/apple-vision-pros-development-graveyard-exemplifies-apples-1000-nos-to-every-yes
* Apple's US staff will get extended Thanksgiving break under Ternus too: https://appleinsider.com/articles/26/09/27/apples-us-staff-will-get-extended-thanksgiving-break-under-ternus-too
* Snoopy & Fraggles getting new holiday specials on Apple TV: https://appleinsider.com/articles/26/09/24/snoopy-fraggles-getting-new-holiday-specials-on-apple-tv
* How to watch 'It's the Great Pumpkin, Charlie Brown' for free in 2026: https://appleinsider.com/inside/apple-tv-plus/tips/how-to-watch-its-the-great-pumpkin-charlie-brown-for-free-in-2026
* Small layoffs and budget cuts are hitting Apple, with more expected: https://appleinsider.com/articles/26/09/29/small-layoffs-and-budget-cuts-are-hitting-apple-with-more-expected
* Apple Watch Ultra 4 review: An : https://appleinsider.com/articles/26/09/25/apple-watch-ultra-4-review-an-end-to-end-health-ecosystem
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