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Apple confirms October 13 launch focused on smart home products
Apple has confirmed a product launch for October 13, with the tagline “Welcome home.”
The launch is expected to focus on smart home devices, though Apple has not confirmed which products it will announce.
Reports point to a new smart display, known as the HomePad or Home Hub, alongside an updated Apple TV 4K and HomePod mini.
The display is expected to combine a screen, speaker and Siri voice assistant, and may come in versions for a countertop or a wall.
The updated devices are expected to have faster chips that support Apple’s Siri AI features.
Apple has not confirmed the reported specifications or features.
The launch includes an in-person media event in New York City, with an online presentation also expected.
Apple has confirmed a product launch for October 13 with the tagline “Welcome home.”
The event is expected to focus on smart home products, including a smart display, an updated Apple TV 4K and a refreshed HomePod mini.
Press members are invited to an in-person experience in New York City.
Reports say the smart display could serve as a central home hub and support Siri AI.
Apple has not confirmed which products it will announce.
- Who
- Apple.
- What
- Apple confirmed a product launch expected to focus on smart home products.
- When
- October 13, 2026.
- Where
- New York City for an in-person press experience; the launch is also expected to be followed online.
- Why
- The event is expected to present new smart home products.
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Welcome home. October 13.
A rumor said Apple would hold an event on October 13 to unveil smart home products.
Apple confirmed the event with the tagline “Welcome home.
Apple is scheduled to hold the product launch.
- Event date
- October 13, 2026
- Event tagline
- Welcome home
- Press experience location
- New York City
- Expected smart display
- HomePad or Home Hub
- Other expected products
- Apple TV 4K and HomePod mini 2
Sources
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