{
  "id": 14405717,
  "title": "Apple’s latest home-centred devices: What Malaysians can pre-order starting Oct 15",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/14/apples-latest-home-centred-devices-what-malaysians-can-pre-order",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-10-14T08:31:39.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Malay Mail",
    "slug": "malay-mail-malaymail",
    "url": "https://www.malaymail.com/news/tech-gadgets/2026/10/14/apples-latest-home-centred-devices-what-malaysians-can-pre-order-starting-oct-15/239099"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 14 — Apple has unveiled a range of smart home devices for Malaysians to pre-order starting October 15. The new Apple TV 4K features an upgraded A19 chip for faster performance and an AV1 decoder to optimise streaming quality. The device also includes a new Siri Remote with Find My support and supports four-speaker surround sound with HomePods and HomePod mini. Preorders start at RM1,349, with availability beginning November 13.\n\nThe HomePod mini 2, available in five colors, now supports a four-speaker setup with a twin unit. It enhances music playback through real-time analysis for optimal loudness, acoustic performance, and dynamic range. This device is expected to be available for pre-order on October 15 and from October 30.\n\nSome Apple products, such as HomeView and the Home Collection with Schneider Electric and LG Electronics, will not be available in Malaysia initially. HomeView is a 7-inch Liquid Retina display smart home hub, while the Home Collection includes smart home devices like a video doorbell, temperature sensors, and indoor/outdoor cameras.",
  "summary": "KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 14 — Apple announced a series of smart devices made for the home today but not all of them will...",
  "key_points": [
    "Malaysians can pre-order Apple devices starting Oct 15",
    "Apple TV 4K features A19 chip and AV1 decoder",
    "HomePod mini 2 supports four-speaker setup"
  ],
  "editors_take": null,
  "illustration": null,
  "coverage": {
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  },
  "ai_generated": true,
  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}