The final three weeks of October are going to be extremely busy for Apple, so we have recapped some key dates below if you want to mark your calendar.Apple will be announcing new products on October 13, the iPhone Duo launches on October 23, and even more products are expected to debut on October 27.Here are six important Apple dates coming up this month: Monday, October 12: You can get ready for your iPhone Duo pre-order. Tuesday, October 13: Apple is holding a "Welcome home" experience to unveil an all-new smart home hub, a new HomePod mini, and a new Apple TV 4K. Friday, October 16: iPhone Duo pre-orders begin at 5 a.m. Pacific Time. Friday, October 23: iPhone Duo launches. Tuesday, October 27: While not yet officially announced, Apple reportedly plans to unveil even more new products on this day, including redesigned MacBook Pro models with OLED touchscreens, an iPad mini with an OLED display, a 14-inch MacBook Pro with an M6 chip, and an iMac with an M6 chip. Friday, October 30: iPhone Duo launches in 28 additional countries and regions.Apple said the iPhone Duo will ship with iOS 27.1, while iOS 27.2 is expected to be released to the public at some point in October too.Finally, Apple plans to release a Mac Studio with 512GB of RAM in "late October," but it has yet to announce a specific release date.Related Roundup: iPhone DuoBuyer's Guide: iPhone Duo (Coming Soon)Related Forum: iPhoneThis article, "Mark Your Calendar: Six Important Apple Dates Coming Up This Month" first appeared on MacRumors.comDiscuss this article in our forums