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In the latest episode of 9to5Mac Overtime, hosts Jeff Benjamin and Fernando Silva discuss Apple's rumored 'Welcome Home' event and an anticipated smart home hub called HomePad, which reportedly combines a speaker with a display. They also cover newly surfaced iOS 27.2 code references pointing to third-party smart home products, including devices from LG.
The October 9, 2026 episode of 9to5Mac Daily summarized the day's Apple news, including the announcement of an Apple event titled 'Welcome home.' The podcast episode also included sponsor segments from Stuff and Roborock, and directed listeners to subscription and feedback options.
Apple has classified the original 2017 Apple TV 4K as a 'vintage' product on its support site, a status it applies once five years have passed since a device stopped being sold. Under this designation, Apple can still offer repairs, but only if replacement parts remain available.
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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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Bloomberg reports Apple is developing smart home devices with LG, including a doorbell, lock and thermostat that will carry LG's branding. LG will manufacture the products and provide customer support, while Apple contributes to design and engineering. The lineup is also expected to include a smart deadbolt, indoor and outdoor security cameras, and a floodlight camera, though the products are still months from release.
Apple confirmed a 'Welcome home' product event for October 13 but has not listed it on its Apple Events page or scheduled a livestream on YouTube or the Apple TV app. Bloomberg's Mark Gurman reports that Apple will instead release an online video presentation alongside an in-person press gathering in New York, a format he says will repeat for a separate October 27 launch.
A leaker known as 'pdfu,' who has previously shared accurate Apple and LG smart-home leaks, posted new details suggesting an NFC-based 'Proximity Control' feature for upcoming LG Apple Home accessories. The feature reportedly shows device controls in the iPhone's Dynamic Island when the phone is held near a compatible device, using the Matter protocol but tailored to Apple Home. This follows an earlier leak describing a 'tap to setup without power' pairing feature from the same source.
Apple has confirmed a New York event for Tuesday with the teaser phrase 'Welcome Home,' pointing to new smart home hardware. Expected announcements include updated HomePod Minis, a refreshed Apple TV streaming box, and a previously unseen home Hub device meant to sit on a counter or mount on a wall.
Apple has officially scheduled a smart home event for next Tuesday, which CNET will attend in person. Reports and leaks point to a new Siri-focused smart display competing with Amazon's Echo Show and Google's Nest Hub, along with possible updates to the HomePod speaker line. Apple has not responded to requests for comment on the rumors.