New Apple TV and HomePod Mini Reportedly 'Nearly Ready to Launch'
New Apple TV and HomePod Mini Reportedly 'Nearly Ready to Launch'Tuesday July 28, 2026 7:14 am PDT by Joe RossignolNew models of the Apple TV and HomePod mini are "nearly ready to launch," with Apple planning to release them "this fall," according to Bloomberg's Mark Gurman. In other words, the devices would likely launch around September or October. The report said both devices will be equipped with faster processors that support Siri AI.
- ▪New Apple TV and HomePod Mini Reportedly 'Nearly Ready to Launch'Tuesday July 28, 2026 7:14 am PDT by Joe RossignolNew models of the Apple TV and HomePod mini are "nearly ready to launch," with Apple planning to release them "this fall," ac
- ▪In other words, the devices would likely launch around September or October.
- ▪The report said both devices will be equipped with faster processors that support Siri AI.
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New Apple TV and HomePod Mini Reportedly 'Nearly Ready to Launch'Tuesday July 28, 2026 7:14 am PDT by Joe RossignolNew models of the Apple TV and HomePod mini are "nearly ready to launch," with Apple planning to release them "this fall," according to Bloomberg's Mark Gurman. In other words, the devices would likely launch around September or October. The report said both devices will be equipped with faster processors that support Siri AI. Earlier rumors claimed the next Apple TV would be equipped with the A17 Pro chip, which is the oldest chip that supports Apple Intelligence. The device is also expected to feature Apple's N1 chip for Wi-Fi 7, Bluetooth 6, and Thread. The next HomePod mini is expected to use an Apple Watch's S9 chip or newer.
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