Apple TV Shipping Delays Persist, HomePod Mini Unavailable in Orange
Apple TV Shipping Delays Persist, HomePod Mini Unavailable in OrangeTuesday September 15, 2026 8:22 am PDT by Joe RossignolApple TV and HomePod mini orders continue to face extended shipping delays on Apple's online store in the U.S., amid endless rumors about new models coming later this year. These shortages have been occurring on and off for more than a year. Three examples today: estimated delivery dates for the Apple TV with 64GB of storage are pushing into October, the HomePod mini in orange is currently unavailable to order, and the HomePod mini in yellow is facing a November delivery estimate.
- ▪Apple TV Shipping Delays Persist, HomePod Mini Unavailable in OrangeTuesday September 15, 2026 8:22 am PDT by Joe RossignolApple TV and HomePod mini orders continue to face extended shipping delays on Apple's online store in the U.S., amid
- ▪These shortages have been occurring on and off for more than a year.
- ▪Three examples today: estimated delivery dates for the Apple TV with 64GB of storage are pushing into October, the HomePod mini in orange is currently unavailable to order, and the HomePod mini in yellow is facing a November delivery estima
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Apple TV Shipping Delays Persist, HomePod Mini Unavailable in OrangeTuesday September 15, 2026 8:22 am PDT by Joe RossignolApple TV and HomePod mini orders continue to face extended shipping delays on Apple's online store in the U.S., amid endless rumors about new models coming later this year. These shortages have been occurring on and off for more than a year. Three examples today: estimated delivery dates for the Apple TV with 64GB of storage are pushing into October, the HomePod mini in orange is currently unavailable to order, and the HomePod mini in yellow is facing a November delivery estimate.
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