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Rumors Point to Apple October Announcements, With No Event Confirmed

Apple often uses October for follow-on hardware reveals, with reports flagging potential fall launches as well as possible delays for some M5 Macs into 2026.

Overview

  • Apple has announced no October plans, though reports say new products could still be revealed next month via a small event or press releases.
  • The rumored lineup includes M5 MacBook Pro models, a refreshed Apple TV, a new HomePod mini, updated AirTags, and a potential Vision Pro update.
  • Some coverage expects at least one M5 MacBook Pro announcement in 2025, while other reports indicate certain M5 laptops might not ship until early 2026.
  • Apple TV speculation points to a newer A‑series processor, Wi‑Fi 7 via an N1 chip, tvOS 26, and in some accounts a built‑in camera for FaceTime.
  • AirTags 2 are tipped for longer range and a louder speaker, HomePod mini for updated chips and Wi‑Fi 7, and Vision Pro for a faster processor and a revised head strap.