New Apple TV might have microphones, HomePod will be unsurprising
While the HomeView home hub will be the headline device, Apple's "Welcome Home" event will finally debut the new Apple TV set-top box, and a refreshed HomePod mini. On October 13, 2026 Apple is expected to launch a major push into the smart home market with what's to be called the HomeView . Now Bloomberg claims that , as expected, there will be new versions of the HomePod mini and Apple TV. Specifically, the report backs up previous rumors regarding the HomePod mini refresh. It says that this will come in a new series of colors, and feature an S10 processor for faster performance. Those colors have previously been reported to include powder pink and forest green for the first time. Previous colors blue, black, and white, will also be available. Continue Reading on AppleInsider | Discuss on our Forums
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While the HomeView home hub will be the headline device, Apple's "Welcome Home" event will finally debut the new Apple TV set-top box, and a refreshed HomePod mini. On October 13, 2026 Apple is expected to launch a major push into the smart home market with what's to be called the HomeView . Now Bloomberg claims that , as expected, there will be new versions of the HomePod mini and Apple TV. Specifically, the report backs up previous rumors regarding the HomePod mini refresh. It says that this will come in a new series of colors, and feature an S10 processor for faster performance. Those colors have previously been reported to include powder pink and forest green for the first time. Previous colors blue, black, and white, will also be available. Continue Reading on AppleInsider | Discuss on our Forums
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While the HomeView home hub will be the headline device, Apple's "Welcome Home" event will finally debut the new Apple TV set-top box, and a refreshed HomePod mini.
On October 13, 2026 Apple is expected to launch a major push into the smart home market with what's to be called the HomeView .
Now Bloomberg claims that , as expected, there will be new versions of the HomePod mini and Apple TV.
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