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Apple TV HomePodOct 3, 2026

Apple Stores Receive Sealed “Do Not Open Until October 8” Boxes Ahead of the Smart Home Launch

Apple Stores around the world have received sealed boxes with “Do Not Open Until October 8” stickers on them. The shipments arrived earlier this week, ahead of Apple’s expected smart home launch. The boxes are believed to contain new visual…

Apple TV iOS iPhoneOct 1, 2026Oct 1, 2026

ESPN App Adds 4K HDR Streaming on Apple TV 4K and iPhone

by Imran Hussain

The ESPN app on Apple TV 4K and iPhone now streams live sports in 4K HDR in the U.S. The upgrade covers the ESPN and ESPN2 networks and arrives in the middle of football season. ESPN announced the rollout last…

Apple TV HomePodSep 30, 2026

Apple Plans to Launch Its Smart Home Hub on October 13 Alongside a New HomePod Mini and Apple TV

by Imran Hussain

Apple plans to make its long-delayed push into the smart home on October 13, with a new smart home hub, an updated HomePod mini and a new Apple TV. The launch would be one of the first major product expansions…

Apple TV iPhone MacSep 26, 2026

Apple Music Will Livestream the Head Trip Festival for Free on October 10 and 11

by Imran Hussain

Apple Music is livestreaming the Head Trip music festival for free, in partnership with promoter Goldenvoice. The dance and electronic festival takes place in Indio, California, on October 10 and 11, and anyone who does not want to pay for…

Apple TVSep 26, 2026Sep 26, 2026

tvOS 27 Full Release Notes Reveal AutoMix, Video Podcasts and More

by Usman Hussain

Apple has finally published the full release notes for tvOS 27, nearly two weeks after the software update was released. The notes confirm several changes for Apple TV, including AutoMix and Hi-Res Lossless in Apple Music, video podcasts, improved AirPlay…

Apple TVSep 26, 2026Sep 26, 2026

tvOS 27 Code Shows Sound Effects Coming to Apple TV Screensavers

by Imran Hussain

Apple appears to be preparing sound effects for the Snoopy screensaver on Apple TV 4K. Hidden controls in the tvOS 27 code let you turn screensaver audio on or off, with a third option labeled Reduced. Leaker Pdfu posted a…

Apple TVSep 25, 2026Sep 25, 2026

New Apple TV 4K Leak Reveals A17 Pro, Wi-Fi 7 And Siri AI

by Usman Hussain

Apple appears to be preparing a new Apple TV 4K after an image file for an unreleased “Apple TV 4K (4th generation)” model was discovered. The image shows the same overall design as the current Apple TV 4K, but the…

Apple TV HomePod iPad MacSep 24, 2026Sep 24, 2026

Seven Apple Products Are Expected in October, from an OLED iPad Mini to a Smart Home Hub

by Imran Hussain

Apple has not announced an October event, but reports point to as many as seven new products before the end of 2026. The rumored lineup covers the iPad, the Mac and the smart home, and it follows a September that…

Apple TV Apple Watch iPad MacSep 23, 2026Sep 23, 2026

iPadOS 27.2 and macOS 27.2 Public Betas Add Apple TV Profiles and Redesigned Sliders

by Imran Hussain

Apple opened public beta testing today for iPadOS 27.2, macOS Golden Gate 27.2, watchOS 27.2, and tvOS 27.2, catching all four platforms up to yesterday’s developer beta 2 build. The rollout follows last week’s developer betas across Apple’s full lineup,…

Apple TV Apple Watch VisionSep 21, 2026

Apple Releases watchOS 27.2 Beta 2, tvOS 27.2 Beta 2, and visionOS 27.2 Beta 2

by Imran Hussain

Apple has released watchOS 27.2 beta 2, tvOS 27.2 beta 2, and visionOS 27.2 beta 2 to developers. The betas come one week after the first ones were released last week. Registered developers can download the betas through the Settings…