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Apple's new Apple TV 4K costs $299 and HomePod mini 2 $149, both built for Siri AI

Apple opened pre-orders Oct. 13 for a fourth-generation Apple TV 4K with an A19 chip at $299, shipping Nov. 13, and the $149 HomePod mini 2, in stores Oct. 30. Siri AI is a beta in English in eight countries including the U.S. and UK, not the EU, and some server features have daily limits. On HomePod mini 2 it arrives in a later software update. Apple says Apple TV 4K (2nd generation) and later get the beta too.

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Made the five · #2 on Wednesday, October 14, 2026

Apple's Siri AI comes home with limits and a future fee

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Appleapple.com/newsroom/2026/10/apple-unveils-the-new-apple-tv-4k/

Coverage · 62 articles, oldest first

Tuesday, October 13, 2026

  1. Engadget

    Apple refreshes the Apple TV 4K for Siri AI

  2. The Verge

    Apple unveils the fourth-gen Apple TV 4K, with Siri AI, an A19 chip, 128GB of storage, far-field mics, Wi-Fi 7, and Bluetooth 6, shipping November 13 for $299

  3. ApplePrimary

    Apple unveils the $149 HomePod mini 2, with an S10 chip, "Sound Glow" interactive lighting, and Siri AI via a future update, in five colors, shipping October 30

  4. ApplePrimary

    apple.com/newsroom/2026/10/apple-unveils-the-new-apple-tv-4k/

  5. BGR

    bgr.com/2285101/apple-tv-4k-a19-pro-reveal-siri-ai/

  6. 9to5Mac

    9to5mac.com/2026/10/13/apple-tv-4k-and-homeview-the-best-and-worst-of-299/

  7. Six Colors

    sixcolors.com/post/2026/10/new-apple-tv-4k-adds-siri-ai-support/

  8. AppleInsider

    appleinsider.com/articles/26/10/13/that-five-year-old-apple-tv-4k-is-getting-siri-ai

  9. 9to5Mac

    9to5mac.com/2026/10/13/apple-announces-new-apple-tv-4k/

  10. Appleosophy

    appleosophy.com/2026/10/13/apple-updates-apple-tv-4k-with-a19-chip-siri-ai-and-more/

  11. MacRumors

    macrumors.com/2026/10/13/new-apple-tv-4k-announced/

  12. MacRumors

    macrumors.com/2026/10/13/apple-tv-4k-is-now-even-more-expensive/

  13. Michael Tsai

    mjtsai.com/blog/2026/10/13/apple-tv-4k-2026/

  14. iPhone in Canada

    iphoneincanada.ca/2026/10/13/older-apple-tv-4k-siri-ai-canada/

  15. Pocket-lint

    pocket-lint.com/apple-officially-unveils-its-new-apple-tv-4k/

  16. Streaming Better

    streamingbetter.com/new-apple-tv-4k-now-official-with-a19-chip-siri-ai-and-more/

  17. Cult of Mac

    cultofmac.com/news/new-apple-tv-4k-siri-ai-pre-order

  18. iDrop News

    idropnews.com/news/apple-tv-4k-quad-homepod-surround-pricing/269540/

  19. Macworld

    macworld.com/article/3259731/pre-ordered-the-new-apple-tv-4k-here-are-5-reasons-you-should-cancel-asap.html

  20. Digital Trends

    digitaltrends.com/home-theater/how-to-pre-order-apple-homeview-homepod-mini-2-and-the-new-apple-tv-4k/

  21. Cord Cutters News

    cordcuttersnews.com/the-new-apple-tv-is-here-with-siri-ai-a-new-remote/

  22. MacStories

    macstories.net/news/the-apple-tv-4k-gets-siri-ai-an-a19-chip-and-a-299-price-tag/

  23. iThinkDifferent

    ithinkdiff.com/new-siri-remote-4th-generation-apple-tv-hd-apple-tv-4k/

  24. The Shortcut

    theshortcut.com/p/homepod-mini-2-everything-you-need-to-know-about-apples-newest-pint-sized-smart-speaker

  25. The Verge

    theverge.com/tech/1009935/apple-homepod-mini-2-hands-on

  26. MacRumors

    macrumors.com/2026/10/13/full-sized-homepod-siri-ai-alt-text/

  27. 9to5Mac

    9to5mac.com/2026/10/13/siri-ai-coming-to-older-apple-tv-4k-models-heres-whats-compatible/

  28. iPhone in Canada

    iphoneincanada.ca/2026/10/13/homepod-mini-2-vs-homepod-mini-canada/

  29. MacStories

    macstories.net/news/apple-reveals-homepod-mini-2-with-new-colors-richer-sound-and-siri-ai/

  30. The Independent

    independent.co.uk/extras/indybest/gadgets-tech/apple-homeview-b3065840.html

  31. Six Colors

    sixcolors.com/post/2026/10/new-homepod-mini-2-offers-siri-ai-but-not-yet/

  32. The Apple Post

    theapplepost.com/2026/10/13/73165/everything-apple-announced-at-its-welcome-home-launch/

  33. PCMag

    pcmag.com/news/apple-finally-refreshes-homepod-mini-and-apple-tv-4k-with-price-bump

  34. BGR

    bgr.com/2285087/apple-tv-4k-a19-pro-reveal-siri/

  35. CNET

    cnet.com/home/smart-home/apple-homepod-mini-2-same-look-but-so-much-siri-ai/

  36. Digital Trends

    digitaltrends.com/home-theater/apple-homepod-mini-2-launched-at-149-with-five-colour-options/

  37. SoundGuys

    soundguys.com/apple-homepod-mini-2-164616/

  38. Trusted Reviews

    trustedreviews.com/news/homepod-mini-2-includes-siri-ai-and-sound-glow

  39. TV Tech

    tvtechnology.com/business/apple-makes-siri-ai-the-focus-of-its-new-apple-tv-4k

  40. T3

    t3.com/tech/speakers/apple-homepod-mini-2-gets-four-speaker-surround-sound-siri-ai-and-new-sound-glow

  41. The Verge

    theverge.com/tech/1009672/homepod-mini-2-announced-apple-siri-ai

  42. Digital Music News

    digitalmusicnews.com/2026/10/13/apple-homepod-mini-2-reveal/

  43. iThinkDifferent

    ithinkdiff.com/homepod-mini-2-announced-siri-ai-sound-glow/

  44. Redmond Pie

    redmondpie.com/new-apple-tv-4k-and-homepod-mini-2-announced-with-siri-ai-support/

  45. Neowin

    neowin.net/news/apple-unveils-homepod-mini-2-with-support-for-upcoming-siri-ai-but-it-costs-50-more/

  46. Gizmodo

    gizmodo.com/apple-homepod-mini-2-2000809117

  47. Thurrott

    thurrott.com/smart-tech/342772/apple-tv-4k-gets-a-built-in-mic-and-siri-ai-support-but-its-now-299

  48. FlatpanelsHD

    flatpanelshd.com/news.php?subaction=showfull&id=1791894684

  49. MacRumors

    macrumors.com/2026/10/13/older-apple-tv-4k-models-apple-intelligence/

  50. Digit

    digit.in/news/general/apple-tv-4k-2026-vs-apple-tv-2022-price-in-india-to-features-how-4th-generation-device-differs-from-its-predecessor.html

  51. What Hi-Fi?

    whathifi.com/streaming-entertainment/streaming-hardware/apple-finally-unveils-a-new-apple-tv-4k-streamer-and-it-comes-with-major-surround-sound-picture-and-siri-ai-upgrades

  52. iDrop News

    idropnews.com/news/homepod-mini-2-quad-surround-sound-glow/269549/

  53. Gadget Review

    gadgetreview.com/apple-announces-homepod-mini-2-with-support-for-siri-ai-new-colors-for-149

  54. TechCity

    techcityng.com/apple-homeview-apple-tv-4k-homepod-mini-2-announced/

Wednesday, October 14, 2026

  1. TechRadar

    techradar.com/televisions/streaming-devices/your-older-apple-tv-will-get-a-free-upgrade-soon-with-siri-ai-and-thats-a-big-deal

  2. MacRumors

    macrumors.com/2026/10/13/apple-homepod-mini-2/

  3. MacRumors

    macrumors.com/2026/10/13/new-apple-tv-4k-adds-far-field-microphones/

  4. T3

    t3.com/tech/tvs/hold-on-your-existing-apple-tv-4k-is-getting-a-siri-ai-update-too-do-you-really-need-to-upgrade

  5. Trusted Reviews

    trustedreviews.com/news/older-apple-tv-4k-models-will-get-some-shiny-new-features-including-siri-ai

  6. Ghacks

    ghacks.net/2026/10/14/apple-launches-the-299-homeview-its-first-smart-display-with-sales-starting-november-13/

  7. Trusted Reviews

    trustedreviews.com/versus/apple-tv-4k-4th-gen-vs-apple-tv-4k-3rd-gen

  8. The Wall Street Journal

    Apple HomeView demo: a square screen with a personalized, iPhone-like experience based on facial recognition, up to six users, Siri AI, and a closed ecosystem
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