Apple has big October coming for new hardware and software, here’s the lineup
Apple is set to launch its first foldable smartphone, the iPhone Duo, in October with pre-orders opening on the 16th and availability in over 70 countries starting on the 23rd. The company also expects to release a wide array of new hardware, including touchscreen Macs, a HomePad hub, and updated iPads, alongside significant software updates. iOS 27.1 and 27.2 are anticipated to arrive in the same month, with the latter introducing expanded Siri AI language support and new features for Apple TV and FaceTime.
- ▪iPhone Duo pre-orders begin on October 16, with initial availability in more than 70 countries starting October 23.
- ▪Rumored hardware launches include a touchscreen MacBook Pro or Ultra, a new iMac with M6 chip, and a HomePad home hub.
- ▪iOS 27.1 is expected to be primarily for the iPhone Duo, while iOS 27.2 will bring Siri AI to French, Japanese, Korean, Portuguese, and Spanish.
- ▪Additional October hardware releases are expected to include a new Apple TV 4K, HomePod mini 2, and an iPad mini with an OLED display.
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