Apple's October 2026 Launches: 10 New Products Expected (iPhone Duo, OLED MacBook Pro, HomePod mini…)
Apple is preparing two waves of launches in October 2026: smart home products on October 13, iPhone Duo on October 23, then new Macs and an OLED iPad mini around October 27. Here is everything expected.
October 2026 is shaping up to be one of Apple's busiest months in years. According to reports from MacRumors and Bloomberg, Apple plans two waves of announcements, plus the launch of its first foldable iPhone. Here is the complete list, with dates and what we know. Rumored details can change until Apple confirms them.
Calendar at a glance
| Date | What | Status |
|---|---|---|
| Tuesday, October 13 | Smart home launch ("Welcome Home"): HomeView hub, Apple TV 4K, HomePod mini | Launch date confirmed by Apple; products expected |
| Friday, October 16 | iPhone Duo pre-orders | Reported |
| Friday, October 23 | iPhone Duo launch | Reported |
| Around October 27 | OLED MacBook Pro, M6 iMac, M6 MacBook Pro, OLED iPad mini | Reported by Bloomberg |
| Late October | Mac Studio M5 Ultra 512 GB option | Announced by Apple |
1. iPhone Duo (foldable)
Apple's first foldable iPhone has a 5.4-inch outer display and a 7.6-inch inner display. Pre-orders are expected to open on October 16 at 5 a.m. Pacific, with availability on October 23. It ships with an exclusive iOS 27.1. Read: iPhone Duo release date and specs and iPhone Duo setup guide.
2. HomeView smart home hub
A square display that can stand on a counter or mount on a wall, to control the smart home, make video calls, play audio and show photos. Expected features: the new Siri AI, an A18 chip or newer and a FaceTime camera. Details: Apple smart home launch on October 13.
3. Apple TV 4K (new generation)
Expected with a newer A19-class chip, 12 GB of RAM (up from 8 GB), the N1 wireless chip with Wi-Fi 7 and an updated Siri Remote.
4. HomePod mini (2nd generation)
Newer chip, improved sound, N1 chip with Wi-Fi 7, second-generation Ultra Wideband, Siri AI support and new colors.
5 and 6. OLED touchscreen MacBook Pro (14 and 16 inches)
The biggest change for the Mac in years: an OLED touchscreen, M5 Pro or M5 Max chips, a lighter design and possibly a cellular modem. Expected around October 27. More: OLED touchscreen MacBook Pro: what we know.
7. 24-inch iMac with M6
A chip update with new color options, expected around October 27.
8. 14-inch MacBook Pro with M6
The entry-level MacBook Pro moves to the base M6 chip.
9. OLED iPad mini
Rumored with an OLED display, an A20 Pro chip, a landscape FaceTime camera, new speakers and water resistance.
10. Mac Studio M5 Ultra 512 GB option
Apple said this high-memory configuration would be available in late October.
What this means for firmware
Every new device ships with its own build of iOS, iPadOS, macOS or tvOS. As soon as Apple publishes the firmware, it appears on GetIPSW: iPhone, iPad, Mac, Apple TV. Follow new versions on our beta firmware page.
Sources: MacRumors: Apple to announce 10 new products this month, MacRumors: Top Stories, October 10.
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