Some Apple TV and HomePod mini orders remain subject to long delivery estimates in the United States, while the orange HomePod mini is currently unavailable to order from Apple’s online store.
The reported estimates apply to the U.S. online store at the time of the check and can change without an announcement. A color being unavailable online does not necessarily mean it is unavailable at every retail location, and a longer delivery estimate is not the same as an order cancellation.
Apple has not connected the current order estimates to rumored hardware. Previous availability changes have occurred without a product refresh, so the stock signal alone cannot establish that a new Apple TV or HomePod mini is imminent. Readers should make a purchase decision based on the current device and delivery estimate rather than an unconfirmed replacement.
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MacRumors reported that the 64GB Apple TV was showing delivery dates in October, and the yellow HomePod mini had an estimate extending into November. These are store estimates, not an Apple announcement that the products have been discontinued or replaced.
Availability can vary by color, configuration, delivery address and pickup location. Apple’s store pages are the best place to check the current estimate for a specific order. A delay also does not confirm the long-running rumors of refreshed Apple TV and HomePod hardware; Apple has not announced a replacement in this report.
Buyers who need a device quickly should compare the delivery estimate with nearby Apple Store pickup and authorized retailers, then check the exact model before ordering. The current signals are limited to order availability, not specifications for a future product.
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