New Apple TV 4K and HomePod Mini 2: Here's When Pre-Orders Begin
New Apple TV 4K and HomePod Mini 2 Pre-Orders Expected to Begin This WeekSunday October 11, 2026 8:17 pm PDT by Joe RossignolBloomberg's Mark Gurman today reported that new Apple TV 4K and HomePod mini models will be unveiled on Tuesday, October 13 and launch on Friday, October 30. In a follow-up video, Gurman said he was told that both devices should be available to pre-order starting this week. [ 17 comments ]
- ▪New Apple TV 4K and HomePod Mini 2 Pre-Orders Expected to Begin This WeekSunday October 11, 2026 8:17 pm PDT by Joe RossignolBloomberg's Mark Gurman today reported that new Apple TV 4K and HomePod mini models will be unveiled on Tuesday, Oc
- ▪In a follow-up video, Gurman said he was told that both devices should be available to pre-order starting this week. [ 17 comments ]
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New Apple TV 4K and HomePod Mini 2 Pre-Orders Expected to Begin This WeekSunday October 11, 2026 8:17 pm PDT by Joe RossignolBloomberg's Mark Gurman today reported that new Apple TV 4K and HomePod mini models will be unveiled on Tuesday, October 13 and launch on Friday, October 30. In a follow-up video, Gurman said he was told that both devices should be available to pre-order starting this week. [ 17 comments ]
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