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Apple Stores prepare new displays ahead of rumored smart-home device launch

Apple Stores have received sealed boxes marked not to be opened until October 8. The materials are believed to support displays for a rumored smart-home hub, Apple TV 4K and HomePod mini 2, while the timing and format of the announcement remain unclear.

Apple Stores received boxes that are not to be opened until October 8.
The materials are believed to support new in-store product displays.

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MacRumors1 Oct 2026, 11:59

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Apple may unveil a smart home hub, HomePod mini 2 and Apple TV 4K on October 13

Apple plans to unveil a new smart home hub, a second-generation HomePod mini and a new Apple TV 4K model on October 13, Bloomberg reports. The event format has not been confirmed, but an announcement is expected next week.

Bloomberg reported that Apple plans to unveil a smart home hub, HomePod mini 2 and a new Apple TV 4K on October 13.
The event format is unconfirmed, with an online stream on Apple’s website and YouTube considered possible.

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MacRumors30 Sept 2026, 17:53

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Apple’s rumored home hub may use a Photo Face similar to iPhone StandBy

A leaked setup screen suggests Apple’s rumored home hub will offer a Photo Face using iCloud images. The device is expected to have a 6-inch display and may debut on October 13.

Apple’s rumored home hub may offer a Photo Face using images from iCloud.
Users could select photo collections, Memories and shared albums.

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MacRumors30 Sept 2026, 22:57

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Apple Still Plans a New Full-Sized HomePod, but Release Timing Is Unclear

Apple remains committed to releasing a new full-sized HomePod. Bloomberg’s Mark Gurman said it will not be introduced alongside a new HomePod mini, Apple TV 4K and smart home hub on October 13.

Apple still intends to release another full-sized HomePod.
The speaker is not expected among the October 13 announcements.

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MacRumors30 Sept 2026, 13:03

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iOS 27 leak reveals five new StandBy faces for the iPhone Duo

A leak about iOS 27 has revealed details of five previously unreported StandBy faces for the iPhone Duo. They include home-camera views, a possible smart-home control layout and a Snoopy design; pre-orders are scheduled for October 16.

Five new StandBy faces have been identified for the iPhone Duo.
Home Camera will support one feed or a grid of up to nine cameras.

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MacRumors29 Sept 2026, 00:04