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New Apple TV 4K and HomePod Mini to Ship on October 30

The new upcoming Apple TV 4K and HomePod mini models will launch on Friday, October 30, according to Bloomberg 's Mark Gurman. Writing in his Power On newsletter , Gurman said the devices will ship to customers and arrive in stores on that day. Apple is expected to announce the new devices at its October 13 " Welcome home " event, which will also debut "Homeview" – the company's new smart home…

New Apple TV 4K and HomePod Mini to Ship on October 30

Apple's new Apple TV 4K and HomePod Mini models are set to hit store shelves and customers' doors on October 30, according to Bloomberg's Mark Gurman. The devices are anticipated to be unveiled during Apple's October 13 "Welcome home" event, which will also introduce Homeview, a new smart home hub. Homeview is expected to be available for purchase around mid-November, according to Gurman's sources.

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