Apple’s October Event 2026 could introduce three major smart home products: an all-new Apple smart home hub, a new Apple TV 4K, and the long-awaited HomePod mini 2.
According to Bloomberg’s Mark Gurman, Apple is preparing a dedicated event for October 13. The headline product is expected to be a display-equipped smart home hub, sometimes called the Apple HomePad, with an iMac G4-inspired design, Apple Intelligence, Siri AI, FaceTime, HomeKit controls, and tabletop and wall-mounted versions.
The new Apple TV 4K could bring a faster processor, 8GB of RAM, Wi‑Fi 7, Apple Intelligence, and an updated Siri Remote. Meanwhile, the second-generation HomePod mini is rumored to feature better sound, a newer chip, Siri AI support, improved Ultra Wideband, and possibly new colors.
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