Apple has announced a new Apple TV 4K featuring Siri AI, a conversational version of Siri built on its next-generation Apple Intelligence, along with built-in far-field microphones for hands-free voice control. The device offers faster performance and, when paired with HomePod mini 2 or HomePod (2nd generation) speakers, supports a more immersive surround sound home theater setup. Pre-orders open today, with availability starting November 13.
apple.com
· 2026-10-13
Apple announced a refreshed $299 Apple TV 4K featuring an A19 chip, three far-field microphones for remote-free Siri commands, and an updated remote with a built-in speaker to help locate it. The device also supports four-speaker surround sound when paired with HomePod mini 2 or HomePod 2, and integrates Apple's updated Siri for content discovery and recommendations. Pre-orders begin today, with availability starting November 13.
techcrunch.com
· 2026-10-13
Apple has launched the HomePod mini 2, updating its compact smart speaker with a new S10 chip, refreshed color options, and support for the newly upgraded Siri AI assistant. The speaker also introduces Sound Glow, a glowing light display on top that reacts to music in real time, and the device is available for pre-order now alongside the new Apple TV 4K and HomeView display.
9to5mac.com
· 2026-10-13
Apple introduced a refreshed Apple TV 4K during its 'Welcome home' event, its first update to the product in four years. The device features an A19 chip with faster CPU and GPU performance, built-in far-field microphones for hands-free Siri use, and an upgraded Siri Remote with Find My support. Pre-orders begin today at $299, with shipping starting November 13; the remote alone is available separately for $59.
9to5mac.com
· 2026-10-13
Apple unveiled the HomePod mini 2, which keeps the original's design but adds three new fabric colors (blue, green, pink) alongside white and Midnight. New features include Sound Glow lighting that mirrors album art or soundscapes, persistent AirPlay pairing with any Mac, and support for up to four HomePod mini 2 or second-gen HomePod units as surround sound with the Apple TV 4K. The new Siri AI capability is planned for the device but will not be available at launch, with no timeframe given.
engadget.com
· 2026-10-13
Apple introduced three new devices at a New York media event: the Apple HomeView, its first smart display with a 7-inch screen and speaker base; the HomePod Mini 2; and a fourth-generation Apple TV 4K. The company also showed smart-home accessories built with LG and Schneider Electric, including a video doorbell, thermostats and security cameras. HomeView runs a standalone operating system without App Store access, instead offering a curated set of apps like Messages, Safari and FaceTime plus select third-party apps.
wired.com
· 2026-10-13
Apple has begun taking preorders for HomeView, a $299 smart home display with a seven-inch squircle screen. It launches November 13th in multiple colors, with buyers able to choose between a speaker base with a down-firing woofer and passive radiators, or a wall-mounted version without the extra audio hardware, both priced the same.
theverge.com
· 2026-10-13
Apple introduced the HomePod Mini 2, which keeps a similar design to its predecessor but adds new pink and green color options alongside a redesigned blue, plus existing black and white. The $149 speaker features an upgraded S10 chip for future Siri AI capabilities, a sound glow lighting effect matching album art, and the ability to serve as a Mac's default speaker. Preorders start today with shipping beginning October 30th, alongside Apple's new HomeView smart display and other smart home products.
theverge.com
· 2026-10-13
Apple has launched a new Apple TV 4K featuring its A19 chip, promising 50% faster CPU and up to twice the GPU performance of the prior model, along with three far-field microphones for hands-free Siri commands powered by Apple Intelligence. The device ships with a redesigned remote made of recycled aluminum that supports Find My and Precision Finding, and preorders open today ahead of a November 13 launch at $299, with the remote sold separately for $59.
techspot.com
· 2026-10-13
Apple has begun taking preorders for the second-generation HomePod Mini, which runs on the S10 chip first introduced in the Apple Watch Series 10. The speaker can anchor a four-speaker surround setup with the new Apple TV 4K, work as audio output for Wi-Fi 6E-equipped Macs, and display album artwork through its top LED array.
theverge.com
· 2026-10-13
At its 'Welcome Home' event, Apple introduced HomeView, its first dedicated smart home hub, priced at $299 with a 7-inch touchscreen, 12-megapixel camera, and facial recognition for up to six users. The company also refreshed the HomePod Mini and Apple TV 4K, and unveiled new smart home and security accessories built with third-party manufacturers.
theverge.com
· 2026-10-13
Apple unveiled the HomePod Mini 2, priced at $149 (up $20 from the original), featuring an S10 chip, new pink/green/blue color options, sound glow LED lighting synced to album art, and Mac default-speaker support. Preorders begin October 13th with shipping on October 30th, but the Siri AI features the chip is built to support won't be available until a later software update. Apple also announced the HomeView smart display, a new Apple TV 4K, and smart home devices made with LG Electronics and Schneider Electric.
theverge.com
· 2026-10-13
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