Apple plans to unveil new smart home hub this month: Report

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FOX Local
Published October 1, 2026 4:13 PM EDT

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The Brief

    • Apple reportedly plans to unveil a new smart-home hub, updated HomePod mini and TV box on Oct. 13.
    • The smart home hub, called J490, would expand Apple’s presence in the smart home market.
    • Apple recently introduced the $1,999 foldable iPhone Duo, which launches Oct. 23.

Apple will be unveiling its long-awaited smart home system this month, according to reports. 

Apple smart home

Dig deeper:

On Oct. 13, Apple will share its new smart home hub dubbed J490, according to Bloomberg.

The company will also announce its first update to the HomePod mini since the device debuted in 2020. 

A new TV box will also be unveiled, according to Reuters. 

FOX has reached out to Apple for comment. 

Apple Duo

Earlier last month, Apple unveiled its newest lineup of iPhones, including a brand-new foldable phone. 

The phone opens to a 7.6 inch display that is 80% larger than the newest iPhone 18 Pro. It will let people use an Apple Pencil on the phone, a capability previously reserved only to iPad users.

The Duo starts at $1,999. 

What you can do:

Customers can preorder the phones starting on Sept. 12, and the Duo will be available on Oct. 23.

The Source: Information for this article was taken from reporting by Bloomberg, Reuters and previous reporting by LiveNOW from FOX. This story was reported from San Jose. 

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