Apple TV 4K and HomePod Mini 2 Pre-Orders May Open This Week
Bloomberg's Mark Gurman reported that refreshed Apple TV 4K and HomePod mini models will be introduced on Tuesday, October 13, and released on Friday, October 30. In a follow-up video, he said both products are expected to become available for pre-order this week.
According to Bloomberg’s Mark Gurman, refreshed Apple TV 4K and HomePod mini devices are set to be announced on Tuesday, October 13, with a release planned for Friday, October 30. In a follow-up video, Gurman added that both products are expected to open for pre-order during the current week. The report, published Sunday, October 11, 2026, by Joe Rossignol, frames the timing as an upcoming Apple hardware refresh for home entertainment and audio.
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