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Apple is expected to launch an updated Apple TV 4K on October 13, bringing the Siri AI overhaul to tvOS for the first time and upgrading the chip from the current A15 Bionic to an A19-class processor. Code references spotted by leaker Aaron Perris show an 'AppleTV18,1' identifier, matching the numbering used for iPhone 17 chips.
Bloomberg's Mark Gurman reports Apple is planning an event on October 13 to introduce three new products: a long-rumored smart home hub with a screen, an updated HomePod mini, and a refreshed Apple TV. He says all three devices will feature Siri AI at their core. Gurman had earlier reported the October 13 launch date but had not previously described it as a formal event.
All of Us, a 70-minute documentary streaming on Apple TV, follows Ruby Bridges Elementary School, a public school where students with disabilities learn alongside their peers in the same classroom rather than being separated out. The film highlights how Augmentative and Alternative Communication apps running on iPads and iPhones help students with severe communication difficulties participate in lessons alongside other pupils. The school's principal and a kindergarten teacher were named Principal and Teacher of the Year in 2025.
A theatrical re-release of Avengers: Endgame has pushed it past Avatar to become the highest-grossing film of all time, generating over $126 million worldwide in its latest run. Disney says the Marvel Cinematic Universe's 38 films have now earned more than $35 billion combined, and that Disney titles occupy seven of the top 10 highest-grossing films ever. Separately, Coyote vs. Acme topped Apple TV's rental charts in the US and Canada after its Tuesday streaming release, holding a 96% Rotten Tomatoes critics' score.
Apple TV is offering free access to this weekend's Bahrain Grand Prix, normally a paid subscription offering, for US viewers. The race is being held at Sepang, Malaysia, after the Bahrain GP was relocated due to the ongoing Iran war. Coverage begins at 1:50 AM Eastern Time with the race starting at 3 AM, and Max Verstappen took pole position ahead of Lewis Hamilton and Kim Antonelli.
Apple TV has released the full second season of its animated series 'The Sisters Grimm,' making all six new episodes available to stream immediately. The show, based on Michael Buckley's bestselling book series, follows sisters Sabrina and Daphne Grimm as they investigate their parents' disappearance in the fairy-tale town of Ferryport Landing.
Bloomberg has reported that Apple intends to introduce a long-rumored smart home hub, a redesigned HomePod mini, and a Siri-enhanced Apple TV 4K on October 13. The report did not say whether these products will be revealed via a dedicated event or simply through press releases, as Apple has done with some recent launches.
Apple TV has begun streaming "The Last First: Winter K2," a documentary directed by Amir Bar-Lev that holds a 100% Rotten Tomatoes score. The film covers a 2021 winter expedition to summit K2, centering on climbers John Snorri Sigurjónsson and the Sadpara father-son team, and had previously opened in select theaters.
ESPN has rolled out 4K HDR support in its streaming app on Apple TV and iPhone, covering major live sports including Monday Night Football, NBA, NHL, select college football, US Open tennis, and Super Bowl LXI. Content supporting the format is marked with a new '4K HDR' tag in the app, and ESPN says the upgrade brings sharper detail, color, and motion for viewers with sufficient bandwidth.
Apple has added 13 classic movies to Apple TV's free-with-subscription library as part of a recurring monthly update. These join earlier additions like The Sixth Sense, Master and Commander, and The Rookie, which remain available. Apple TV costs $14.99 per month or can be accessed via the Apple One bundle.
Apple's upcoming iPadOS 27.2 update will add a contextual Siri popup that appears when users select text with a trackpad or mouse, offering options like proofreading and rewriting suggestions. It will also bring user profiles to the Apple TV app on iPad, mirroring the feature already available on Apple TV 4K via tvOS.
According to a Bloomberg report, Apple will unveil a new smart home lineup on October 13, including a square six-inch smart display (code-named J490/J491), an updated HomePod mini, and a faster Apple TV 4K. The display reportedly uses facial and voice recognition and runs software blending elements of iPadOS, watchOS, and iOS's StandBy mode, with the whole lineup built to showcase Apple's revamped Siri.