Apple 'Welcome home' event: HomePad smart display and more

The Apple TV 4K will receive its first update since November 2022. Reports indicate it will retain the same design but include an A19 or A19 Pro chip, enabling Siri AI and Apple Intelligence features for the first time. A slightly redesigned remote is also expected.

The HomePod mini 2 will reportedly come with a faster chip from a recent Apple Watch, replacing the aging S5 processor. It will be available in new colors including green, pink, blue, black, and white. Apple is also working on a surround sound feature that would allow four full-sized HomePods to be paired with Apple TV.

• Apple TV 4K: A19 or A19 Pro chip, redesigned remote
• HomePod mini 2: faster chip, new colors (green, pink, blue, black, white)
• Surround sound support with four HomePods

Apple is reportedly collaborating with LG on a range of 'second-party' smart home accessories, including smart locks, doorbells, thermostats, and cameras. These devices will work with Apple's HomeKit ecosystem but will be manufactured, sold, and supported by LG.

Bloomberg notes these accessories won't launch for at least a few more months. A later leak suggests Schneider Electric is also making a thermostat and a temperature/humidity sensor for the launch. This approach allows Apple to expand its smart home offerings without making the first accessories itself.

For now, Apple has not announced pricing or availability for any of these products, including in Tunisia. If and when they launch, expect them to be available through official Apple channels and major retailers, but you may have to wait for wider availability in the region.

If you're invested in Apple's ecosystem and want a smarter home, the HomePad could become a central hub for controlling your devices. The updated Apple TV 4K and HomePod mini 2 will appeal to those who want better Siri performance and new features. Keep an eye on October 13 for the official announcements.