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Bloomberg's Mark Gurman reports Apple experimented with built-in microphones on the next Apple TV 4K, which would let users issue Siri commands without a remote or HomePod. Apple also tested a new Siri Remote with a built-in speaker to help locate it when misplaced. The device is expected to launch alongside a HomePod mini on October 30, ahead of Apple's October 13 'Welcome home' event.
Apple is holding a 'Welcome Home' event in New York on October 13th, where it's expected to announce a new smart home hub, refreshed Apple TV and HomePod Mini, and partner devices from LG. Reports suggest the hub will feature a 6-inch touchscreen, run new software called homeOS, and use voice or facial recognition to identify users. A rumored touchscreen MacBook is not expected to appear at this event, according to Bloomberg's Mark Gurman.
Bloomberg's Mark Gurman reports that customers who buy the iPhone Duo at a US Apple Store will see a personalized greeting with their name when they first turn on the device. The feature, exclusive to the iPhone Duo, will support English and Spanish and launch alongside the device on October 23, with pre-orders starting October 16.
Apple confirmed a 'Welcome home' product event for October 13 but has not listed it on its Apple Events page or scheduled a livestream on YouTube or the Apple TV app. Bloomberg's Mark Gurman reports that Apple will instead release an online video presentation alongside an in-person press gathering in New York, a format he says will repeat for a separate October 27 launch.
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.
Bloomberg's Mark Gurman reports Apple plans to debut its first touchscreen laptop, possibly called the MacBook Ultra, around October 27. The same announcement is expected to include a redesigned iPad Mini with an OLED screen, plus updated 14-inch MacBook Pro and iMac models carrying the new M6 chip.
Leaked information suggests that Apple’s next MacBook Pro will see a notable weight reduction while maintaining a similar thickness to current models. The redesign aims to balance portability with performance, potentially retaining most ports and battery life. This approach could appeal to both professional users and prosumers seeking a lighter device without sacrificing capabilities.
Leaker @ringo_tech posted images and specs for LG-branded devices reportedly co-developed with Apple: a wired video doorbell, floodlight camera, and indoor/outdoor plug-in cameras. The leak follows Mark Gurman's report that Apple and LG are jointly building a line of Home accessories including a smart lock, thermostat, and temperature sensor ahead of a product unveiling next week.
Multiple reports indicate Apple's upcoming MacBook Pro redesign, its first major overhaul since 2021, will replace the current display notch with a smaller hole-punch camera cutout paired with a Dynamic Island interface. Bloomberg's Mark Gurman reports the laptop will also be significantly lighter due to reengineered internals, while an Omdia report points to slightly larger screens of 14.3 and 16.3 inches versus the current 14.2 and 16.2 inches.
Bloomberg's Mark Gurman reports that Apple collaborated with LG Electronics to develop a line of smart home accessories, including a doorbell, thermostat, deadbolt lock, indoor and outdoor cameras, and a floodlight camera. These devices will be sold under LG's brand, with LG handling manufacturing and support, while Apple is expected to launch its own hub device, a new HomePod Mini and a TV set-top box around the same time.
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.
According to Bloomberg's Mark Gurman in his Power On newsletter, Apple's redesigned MacBook Pro will be 'significantly' lighter than current models, thanks to reengineered internals and miniaturized components. The laptops, expected within a month, will also be Apple's first with a touchscreen and Tandem OLED display, running M5 Pro and M5 Max chips rather than higher-end M6 parts.