Apple sets October product schedule and iPhone pre-orders

Apple has set its October product schedule, starting with iPhone pre-orders that opened on October 16 at 7:00 PM Vietnam time, according to ko.laodong.vn. The dense autumn lineup spans multiple hardware categories, including smart home gear, potential new Macs, and upcoming software rollouts.

October Hardware Schedule and Pre-Order Dates

Pre-orders for the new iPhone duo officially began on October 16, following preparations that opened on October 12. Apple scheduled an event titled Welcome home for October 13 to introduce a smart home control center, a next-generation HomePod mini speaker, and an Apple TV 4K device. The official sales release for the iPhone duo is slated for October 23, with availability expanding to 28 countries and regions on October 30.

Unconfirmed Mac and iPad Rumors for Late October

Sources indicate that Apple may hold another event on October 27 to unveil redesigned MacBook Pro models featuring touch OLED screens, an iPad mini with an OLED display, a 14-inch MacBook Pro powered by an M6 chip, and an iMac featuring an M6 processor. However, ko.laodong.vn reported that the company has not officially confirmed this event. Additionally, Apple plans to introduce a Mac Studio version with up to 512GB of RAM by the end of October, though a precise release date remains unannounced.

Operating System Updates and Software Releases

Alongside the hardware schedule, Apple confirmed that the new iPhone duo will ship with iOS 27.1 pre-installed. The broader iOS 27.2 update is also expected to launch publicly during October. The overlapping hardware and software deployments point to an unusually busy period covering smartphones, tablets, computers, and smart home ecosystems.