Apple event is reportedly happening next week, per Mark Gurman
Key Points:
- Apple is expected to hold a product launch event on October 13, where it will unveil three new smart home devices, including a smart home hub with a screen, a new HomePod mini, and an updated Apple TV.
- All three devices will feature Siri AI integration as a core component, enhancing Apple's smart home ecosystem.
- Bloomberg’s Mark Gurman confirmed the event plans in his Power On newsletter, emphasizing that Apple intends to showcase these products with a formal event rather than just press releases.
- Industry voices like John Gruber have argued that the new HomePod would require a keynote presentation and media demos, supporting the likelihood of an official event.
- Press invitations for the event are expected to be sent out soon, unless Apple’s new CEO John Ternus opts for a different approach to product announcements.