Apple is expected to unveil new products one after another in October, with multiple devices rumored, including a 6- to 7-inch home hub. An event during the week beginning 26 October is considered the most likely timing.
The article reports that Apple may stage a wave of product announcements centered on Home products, led by a home hub, in October 2026. Because the release date for the iPhone Duo has been set, Apple may avoid launching new products before then and keep the focus on the release, leading the author to believe that an event will be held during the week beginning 26 October.
The 7 products rumored to arrive in October are the iPad mini, 24-inch iMac, base model 14-inch MacBook Pro, OLED-equipped 14-inch and 16-inch MacBook Pro, Apple TV, HomePod mini and a home hub. The home hub is said to feature Siri AI and a 6- to 7-inch square display, and to be available in 2 versions: wall-mounted and tabletop.
As for the event format, it is uncertain whether it will be held at the Steve Jobs Theater. Other possibilities discussed include day-by-day announcements in multiple cities and announcements made solely through press releases. The date and format of any official announcement remain undecided.
Of the 7 products, the author is particularly enthusiastic about the home hub, emphasizing its role as the central device for a household smart home. The expected sequence is for the launch of the iPhone Duo to drive momentum at the start of October, followed by the rollout of Mac and smart-home products.