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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.…

New Apple TV might have microphones, HomePod will be unsurprising

AppleInsider reports that Apple is set to unveil a refreshed HomePod mini and a new Apple TV set-top box at its HomeView event on October 13, 2026. The HomePod mini is expected to come in a range of new colors, including powder pink and forest green, in addition to the traditional blue, black, and white. The refreshed Apple TV is rumored to feature the S10 processor, promising improved performance. Bloomberg's sources suggest that the new devices will be key players in Apple's anticipated push into the smart home market.

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