GoKawiilApple confirms October 13 'Welcome home' event, smart display expected
Apple has officially confirmed a product launch event for October 13, branded with a 'Welcome home' tagline, pointing to smart home announcements. The event will combine an in-person press gathering in New York with an online video presentation, according to Bloomberg's Mark Gurman, with details expected to drop around 9 a.m. ET.
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The centerpiece appears to be Apple's long-rumored smart display, dubbed 'HomePad,' which could position Apple to compete more directly with Amazon and Google in the smart home hub market. Reports describing multi-user recognition and a design blending iPad, Apple Watch, and Apple TV software suggest Apple is trying to make Siri and Apple Intelligence central to the connected home, though final specifications remain unconfirmed until the event.
- Apple has confirmed an October 13 event themed 'Welcome home'
- A long-rumored smart display, nicknamed 'HomePad,' is expected to headline the announcements
- Reported features include multi-user recognition and a design blending iPad, Apple Watch, and Apple TV elements
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