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Apple sets 13 October 'Welcome Home' event in New York, with HomePad, HomePod mini 2 and Apple TV 4K expected
Apple scheduled its 'Welcome Home' event for 13 October in New York, where it may unveil the HomePad, HomePod mini 2 and Apple TV 4K. The iPhone Duo, priced around Rs 3 lakh in India, goes on sale 23 October.
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The numbers
Figures from 91mobiles,
| Touchscreen MacBook and iPad mini expected: | around 27 October |
|---|---|
| HomePad display size (rumoured): | 7-inch square |
Why it matters for the brand
Line up premium stock, trade-in and financing offers, and floor staff for the iPhone Duo sale on 23 October, since its price of around Rs 3 lakh in India puts it well above typical smartphone tickets, and treat the 13 October smart-home lineup (HomePad, HomePod mini 2, Apple TV 4K) as rumoured until Apple confirms it.
What to track next
- Apple confirms the full 13 October lineup and gives prices and ship dates for the HomePad and HomePod mini 2
- Indian preorder or delivery lead times for the iPhone Duo after the 23 October sale opens
- Announcement of the touchscreen MacBook and iPad mini around 27 October
- Retailer bank-offer and exchange-deal announcements in India for the Rs 3 lakh iPhone Duo
- Any rumoured product missing from the 13 October announcements
The source
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