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Apple Plans to Make Push Into Smart-Home Market on Oct 13, Bloomberg News Reports

  • On Tuesday, October 13, Apple plans to debut a major expansion into smart home devices, including the new HomePad smart home hub, a refreshed HomePod Mini, and an updated Apple TV 4K.
  • Apple reportedly pushed the launch timeline back to integrate next-generation Siri AI, which is expected to be a central feature of the new products following the software's introduction with iOS 27.
  • The new HomePad will feature a 6-inch square display that can sit on a countertop or mount on a wall, while the updated Apple TV 4K will likely include an N1 connectivity chip with Wi-Fi 7 support.
  • Designed to support multiple household members, the HomePad will use voice and facial recognition to personalize information like messages and calendars, while offering a guest mode to restrict access to private content.
  • Beyond these releases, Apple is exploring an advanced version featuring a 9-inch screen mounted on a robotic arm with 360 degrees of freedom, though a new full-size HomePod remains unavailable for now.
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WTVB broke the news on Wednesday, September 30, 2026.
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