Apple will renew its home ecosystem on October 13 with the 6-inch HomePad, new HomePod mini and Apple TV 4K

Apple has cooks prepared for this month of October, according to information from Bloomberg that collects GSMArena. After years of rumors about a display speaker for the home, it seems that this product will become a reality.

This was revealed by analyst Mark Gurman. In fact, we will have to wait a little while, because the technology company He plans to present it on October 13. According to the information itself, the arrival of the device would culminate a long development to articulate a centralized platform in the home that would draw directly from the capabilities of the new Siri.

But this release will not come alone, according to sources. Apple will take advantage of and renew in parallel the HomePod mini, which has not received changes since 2020, and the Apple TV 4K, whose latest version dates back to 2022. Although the plans probably come from before, this striking offensive to the home segment coincides with the change of cycle under the executive direction of John Ternus.

In fact, just yesterday we explained to you that the new CEO plans to launch products more frequently and shorten development deadlines. With this more agile calendar, Apple seeks a more dynamic hardware offering that it is not subject only to the traditional spring and autumn appointments.

Everything we know about the new Home Hub

As far as design is concerned, we have learned a few things regarding Apple’s new device. Apparently, the team will mount a 6-inch touch panel with a thickness similar to that of an iPhone and frames reminiscent of classic iPad generations.

This measure adjusts the data leaked in summer, when the first reports indicated a Home Hub with a seven-inch screen. The differences are minimal, as you see. For its part, The structure will be supported on a circular metal base in a gray aluminum finish that will house the speakers, microphones and an arm that will allow the screen to be tilted to adapt the angle.

For those who prefer to place the terminal in passage areas or in the kitchen, the brand will offer a support designed to be anchored to the wall with a more stylized base. Unlike iPads, the device would not have a built-in battery and would rely on a power outlet. We would, therefore, be faced with an accessory that would always remain fixed in one point of the home.

The system interface is important. In this case, we would have a double panel similar to that of iPad applications. This would serve for messages, music and to function as a photo frame. The device would be capable of voice recognition and facial recognition of whoever is speaking to it and personalize content as necessary.

Finally, it seems that it will also act as an intercom between rooms and allow you to make video calls using FaceTime, in addition to centralizing the control of home automation accessories compatible with the Matter standard. Maybe the best thing after all is that we will have to wait very little. Remember, on October 13 we could have news.