{
  "id": 9603025,
  "title": "Apple has three products launching soon that we’ve waited a long time for",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/24/apple-has-three-products-launching-soon-that-weve-waited-a-long-time",
  "topic": "tech",
  "section": "Tech",
  "published": "2026-09-24T18:09:32.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "9to5Mac",
    "slug": "9to5mac",
    "url": "https://9to5mac.com/2026/09/24/apple-has-three-products-launching-soon-that-weve-waited-a-long-time-for/"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Apple is gearing up for a significant product launch in October, as the tech giant continues its momentum from September. The most anticipated announcement is the upcoming MacBook Pro, or potentially MacBook Ultra, which is expected to debut in October. This new iteration of the Mac will feature a fresh design, marking the first overhaul in five years, and will also introduce touchscreen capabilities, an OLED display, Dynamic Island, and possibly a C2 cellular modem option. The long-awaited addition of touch support to the Mac has generated excitement, as Apple has largely refrained from incorporating touchscreens in its Mac lineup since transitioning to touchscreens as the standard interface.\n\nAnother awaited product is the next-generation Apple TV 4K. After a five-year wait since the third-generation Apple TV 4K was introduced in 2022, rumors suggest Apple is set to launch an updated version in October. This new Apple TV 4K is expected to be powered by the A19 or A19 Pro chip and will incorporate Siri AI support. The price increase of the current Apple TV 4K to $199 since its $129 launch price in 2022 has fueled anticipation for the rumored discount on the upcoming model.\n\nLastly, Apple is reportedly working on a HomePod with a display, commonly referred to as the HomePad. Speculation about this product dates back nearly as long as the HomePod's existence, with Mark Gurman revealing more details in a 2024 report. The HomePad is anticipated to be a smart display equipped with a built-in speaker, aligning its operating system with elements of iOS, tvOS, and watchOS, including a StandBy-like mode. Siri AI is expected to be at the core of the device, and it will also feature a camera, customizable widgets, and pre-installed Apple applications such as Photos, Notes, Music, Calendar, and more. The potential unveiling of these three products in October has ignited excitement among Apple enthusiasts, eager to see how these innovations will enhance their user experiences.",
  "summary": "Apple had a big September, but it’s set to keep momentum going in October with several rumored product unveilings soon that we’ve waited a long time for. more…",
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  "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."
}