https://www.live-feeds.com/feed/new-apple-tv-4k-and-homepod-mini-to-ship-on-october-30Continuously updated, source-cited coverage. https://www.live-feeds.com/feed/new-apple-tv-4k-and-homepod-mini-to-ship-on-october-30https://www.live-feeds.com/feed/new-apple-tv-4k-and-homepod-mini-to-ship-on-october-30#u128161Sat, 17 Oct 2026 14:35:46 +0000Apple has announced a refresh of its smart home lineup, featuring the fourth-generation Apple TV 4K and the HomePod mini 2. The HomePod mini 2 is priced at $149 and will ship on October 30, alongside the new Apple TV 4K model. However, the HomePod mini 2 will launch without Siri AI, which is scheduled to arrive in a later software update. Pre-orders for both devices are currently open. Additionally, Apple unveiled a new smart home hub named HomeView, priced at $299, which is set to ship on November 13.Why it mattersThe announcement updates Apple's connected home ecosystem, filling gaps in