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Apple's 'Welcome home' product event announced for October 13, 2026

One post speculates that the tagline hints at a HomePad hub, updated Apple TV 4K and HomePod mini 2.

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Posts shared on October 8 say Apple announced a 'Welcome home' product event for October 13, 2026. One places it in New York and says the products have yet to be revealed. Another speculates that the tagline hints at a HomePad home hub, an updated Apple TV 4K and a HomePod mini 2.

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Apple's 'Welcome home' product event announced for October 13, 2026

Apple has made its October 13 plans official with a terse “Welcome home” announcement. Mark Gurman reports that the company sent invitations for a product launch in New York. Apple has not said what it will unveil.

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The home-focused wording has fueled expectations for new smart-home hardware. 9to5Mac says the likely lineup includes a new Apple TV 4K, a HomePad and a second-generation HomePod mini. Those products remain expected, not confirmed.

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The VergeApple announces surprise ‘Welcome home’ launch event2d
MacRumorsApple Product Launch Announced for October 13: 'Welcome Home'2d
9to5MacApple announces special event for October 13: ‘Welcome home’2d
GizmodoApple Teases Smart Home-Related Event on Oct. 132d
AppleosophyApple officially announces another media event on October 132d
appleinsider.comhttps://appleinsider.com/articles/26/10/08/what-to-expect-from-apples-october-13-welcome-home-releases
ForbesApple Confirms Oct. 13 ‘Home’ Event In NYC: Here Is Everything Tipped To Launch2d
Business TodayApple teases October 13 launch with 'Welcome home' message: What to expect - BusinessToday2d
MobileSyrup'Apple Experience' event hits New York on Oct. 132d
Greg Joswiak@gregjozWelcome home. October 13.2d
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    The VergeApple announces surprise ‘Welcome home’ launch event2d
    MacRumorsApple Product Launch Announced for October 13: 'Welcome Home'2d
    9to5MacApple announces special event for October 13: ‘Welcome home’2d
    GizmodoApple Teases Smart Home-Related Event on Oct. 132d
    AppleosophyApple officially announces another media event on October 132d
    appleinsider.comhttps://appleinsider.com/articles/26/10/08/what-to-expect-from-apples-october-13-welcome-home-releases
    ForbesApple Confirms Oct. 13 ‘Home’ Event In NYC: Here Is Everything Tipped To Launch2d
    Business TodayApple teases October 13 launch with 'Welcome home' message: What to expect - BusinessToday2d
    MobileSyrup'Apple Experience' event hits New York on Oct. 132d
    Greg Joswiak@gregjozWelcome home. October 13.2d
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