‘HomePad’ coming: Will Apple hold an October special event?
With Apple reportedly planning to unveil new products on October 13, here’s when the company could announce an event, based on the timing of its previous October announcements. more…
Apple is reportedly set to unveil new products on October 13, potentially leading to a special event, according to recent reports. The timing of Apple's October events has historically been less predictable compared to its September events, with only 10 such events held since 2010. The most recent October event took place on October 30, 2023, a Halloween-themed "Scary Fast" event.
While Bloomberg has reported that Apple plans to introduce a new smart home hub, a new HomePod mini generation, and an upgraded Apple TV 4K on October 13, the company has not confirmed if an event will be held to announce these products. If the event does occur, it could be announced as early as October 5 or at the latest on October 7.
In addition to the HomePod mini and Apple TV 4K, Apple is expected to unveil an OLED iPad mini, new iMacs, and various new MacBook Pros, including touchscreen versions, in 2026. Apple's event history in October is inconsistent, with the company holding just one event in 2020 during a unique year marked by COVID-19 disruptions. Fans are left to speculate on which new products Apple may unveil and whether they will be showcased in a single event or through separate announcements.
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