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Apple October Launch: MacBook Pro, Apple TV, HomePad

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Apple had a big September, but it’s set to keep momentum going in October with several rumored product unveilings soon that we’ve waited a long time for.

#1: MacBook Pro / Ultra redesign with touchscreen. The Mac is a long-time touchscreen holdout, but that’s finally set to change with a new MacBook Pro (or MacBook Ultra) product expected to launch in October. Apple’s next-gen MacBook Pro will introduce a brand new industrial design—the first such overhaul in five years. And in addition to touch support, it will boast an OLED display, Dynamic Island, and possibly a C2 cellular modem option. It’s been a long time since the MacBook Pro got a new look. But far longer since touchscreens became the norm, and Apple decided to forego them on the Mac.

#2: New Apple TV 4K. There’s never been a longer wait for new Apple TV hardware than the current drought of updates. Apple’s latest model, the third-gen Apple TV 4K, was introduced in 2022. Rumors indicate we’ll finally get a new Apple TV 4K in October, headlined by a powerful A19 or A19 Pro chip and Siri AI support. This summer Apple raised prices on most of its products, including the Apple TV. That means the four-year-old Apple TV 4K now costs $199—far more than the $129 price it launched at.

#3: ‘HomePad’. Rumors of a HomePod with a display have been around for nearly as long as the HomePod’s existence. But they ramped up in 2024 when Mark Gurman offered an in-depth report on what’s commonly called the ‘HomePad.’ HomePad is a smart display with built-in speaker that will reportedly spearhead Apple’s renewed push into home products. It will have a new OS that resembles parts of iOS, tvOS, and watchOS, including a StandBy-like mode. Siri AI is expected to be central to the product, which will also feature a camera, customizable widgets, and built-in Apple apps like Photos, Notes, Music, Calendar, and more.