Apple announces surprise ‘Welcome home’ launch event
Apple has just announced a new October event, taking place in New York on October 13th at 9AM ET.
Apple has just announced a new October event, taking place in New York on October 13th at 9AM ET. The event company is rumored to be launching smart home-focused products this month, and the event invite hints that'll be the case: Apple is using the tagline "Welcome home."
Welcome home. October 13. pic.twitter.com/ChelGSDOTI
- Greg Joswiak (@gregjoz) October 8, 2026
At the event, Apple is rumored to announce products including a smart home hub with a 6-inch display, an updated HomePod Mini, a new Apple TV. The company is also reportedly teaming up with LG on new smart home devices that will launch at the event, including a video doorbell, …
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