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Bloomberg's Mark Gurman reports Apple is planning a late-October hardware event, separate from its October 13 HomeKit launch, that could introduce its first touchscreen MacBook. The event may also bring an OLED iPad mini and M6 updates to the iMac and 14-inch MacBook Pro.
Apple's iOS 27 update adds major upgrades to the Home app, led by improvements to HomeKit Secure Video. Compatible cameras can now stream and record in 4K, up from the previous 1080p cap, while Apple Intelligence adds AI-generated video descriptions, clip search, and highlighted 'noteworthy clips.' The update also introduces real-time notifications that consolidate related alerts into a single updating message instead of several separate ones.
Bloomberg reports Apple has partnered with LG to produce a wide range of smart home hardware, including a video doorbell, smart deadbolt, thermostat, temperature sensor, indoor and outdoor cameras, and a floodlight camera. The products will carry LG branding and LG will handle manufacturing and support, though Apple reportedly contributed to their design, features, and engineering. Apple's own smart home hub is expected to debut around October 13, with the LG-made accessories following later.
Bloomberg reports Apple and LG have codeveloped a line of connected home devices—including a video doorbell, thermostat, smart deadbolt lock, indoor and outdoor security cameras, and a floodlight camera—that will launch under the LG brand. LG is handling manufacturing and support, and has recently filed for regulatory approval with the FCC and UL Solutions. The devices are expected to complement Apple's forthcoming smart home hub but won't reach consumers for several months.
Apple is working with LG on a new line of smart home products carrying LG branding, including a video doorbell, thermostat, indoor camera, deadbolt lock, outdoor security camera, and floodlight camera, according to Bloomberg. These devices are expected to integrate with Apple's rumored smart home hub, reportedly set to debut at an event on October 13th.
Leaked code from the latest beta software reveals upcoming features for Apple’s next-generation Apple TV 4K and HomePod devices, set to be announced next week. These include Siri AI enhancements for Apple TV, Dynamic Island controls for nearby HomeKit accessories, and improved surround sound capabilities for the HomePod, along with expanded media options for Apple TV profiles.
Bloomberg reports Apple is preparing to release two variants of a smart display within the month, alongside a new Apple TV and HomePod mini, as part of a broader home hardware push tied to iOS 27. The move would mark Apple's first serious first-party entry into a smart display category long dominated by Google Nest and Amazon Echo devices.
A weekend Apple deals roundup lists AirPods Pro 3 at $179 (down from $249), a $200 discount on the M5 MacBook Air, and a $500 price cut on a 2TB M5 Pro MacBook Pro. The roundup also covers AirTag 2 pricing on Amazon, Apple Watch Ultra 3 clearance, and early fall Prime Day discounts on HomeKit brands like ecobee and Eve, plus chargers from Anker, UGREEN, Baseus and Belkin.
Retailers are discounting several Apple and Apple-adjacent products ahead of the fall Prime Day sale, including a $500 cut on a 2TB M5 Pro MacBook Pro (now $2,699), markdowns on AirTag 2, an 80%-off Beats 360 Cushion Kit, and a new low on a 2026 Mac Studio with M5 Max. HomeKit brands ecobee and Eve are also running official discounts on smart plugs, switches and outlets, while Belkin's 25W MagSafe charging stations and various third-party chargers from Anker, UGREEN and Baseus are on sale.
Home Widget, a third-party iOS app for building custom HomeKit control panels, released version 1.10 with a new camera mosaic feature that shows every HomeKit camera in one scrollable view from a single widget tap. The update also adds direct thermostat control and whole-room lighting adjustments from widget tiles, plus a Control Center option to jump straight to the camera mosaic or a specific camera.
Aqara's Camera Hub G350 is a pan-and-tilt indoor security camera featuring a 133-degree 4K lens paired with a 2.5K telephoto lens offering up to 9x hybrid zoom. It includes local AI tracking of people and pets, sound recognition, microSD and NAS local storage options, and doubles as a smart home hub supporting Matter, Thread, Zigbee, HomeKit, Google Home, Alexa, SmartThings, and IFTTT. Video records at 20 fps, and users are automatically enrolled in a free trial of Aqara's Home Guardian cloud storage service with 90-day event history.
ULTRALOQ has released the Bolt Mission, a smart lock that uses ultra-wideband combined with Bluetooth Low Energy and radar-based presence sensing to detect a user's precise approach to a door, rather than relying on GPS or simple Bluetooth proximity. The company simultaneously introduced the Bolt Pro and Latch 5 Pro, both certified under the Aliro standard for tap-to-unlock via Apple Wallet or Samsung Wallet.