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Apple confirmed a media event for Oct. 13 at 9 a.m. ET in New York, themed 'Welcome Home.' Marketing executive Greg Joswiak teased the date via a video posted on X showing a needlepoint of Apple's logo.
Apple has announced an event for October 13th at 9AM ET in New York, with an invite carrying the tagline 'Welcome home.' Rumors point to smart home-focused announcements, including a display-equipped smart home hub, an updated HomePod Mini, a new Apple TV, and LG-made accessories like a video doorbell, thermostat, and indoor camera.
Leaked iOS 27.2 code indicates Apple is preparing to introduce additional 'second-party' smart home accessories from companies beyond LG, including Schneider Electric. These products, such as a thermostat and humidity sensor, will be integrated into Apple’s HomeKit ecosystem with special treatment, suggesting closer collaboration or branding arrangements.
Leaker pdfu posted images of a smart deadbolt lock and a smart thermostat that Apple reportedly co-developed for release under LG branding, following a Bloomberg report describing a broader lineup including cameras, a doorbell and a temperature sensor. The lock features a rotating keypad, customizable light ring and alarm settings, while the thermostat includes display and calibration options.
Regulatory filings show Apple is working with LG Electronics on a line of smart home accessories, including a video doorbell, indoor and outdoor cameras, a floodlight camera, a smart deadbolt, and temperature devices. These products are designed to connect with Apple's upcoming smart home hub, updated HomePod mini, and new TV set-top box, all expected in mid-October, while the LG hardware itself won't ship for several more months.
Bloomberg's Mark Gurman reports that Apple collaborated with LG Electronics to develop a line of smart home accessories, including a doorbell, thermostat, deadbolt lock, indoor and outdoor cameras, and a floodlight camera. These devices will be sold under LG's brand, with LG handling manufacturing and support, while Apple is expected to launch its own hub device, a new HomePod Mini and a TV set-top box around the same time.
Sources indicate that Apple will introduce new products during the final week of October, following its October 13 event. The company is expected to reveal updates including new Macs and an OLED iPad mini, though details on the specific products and announcement format remain unconfirmed. This second wave of releases would follow the launch of the iPhone Duo on October 23 and Apple’s quarterly earnings report.
Bloomberg's Mark Gurman reports Apple is planning an event on October 13 to introduce three new products: a long-rumored smart home hub with a screen, an updated HomePod mini, and a refreshed Apple TV. He says all three devices will feature Siri AI at their core. Gurman had earlier reported the October 13 launch date but had not previously described it as a formal event.
Bloomberg has reported that Apple intends to introduce a long-rumored smart home hub, a redesigned HomePod mini, and a Siri-enhanced Apple TV 4K on October 13. The report did not say whether these products will be revealed via a dedicated event or simply through press releases, as Apple has done with some recent launches.
According to Bloomberg's Mark Gurman, Apple is developing a cylindrical home security camera that won't record video, instead using AI to analyze motion and perform facial recognition, sending users text-based alerts about who has entered a room. The device is reportedly a companion to an unannounced smart home display (internally called J490), part of a broader smart home push that also includes new HomePod mini and Apple TV models supporting Siri's AI features, alongside a home hub expected as soon as October.
On the 9to5Mac Happy Hour podcast, hosts Chance Miller and Benjamin Mayo discuss rumors that Apple's smart display, dubbed 'HomePad,' could launch on October 13 with a small square screen. They also cover leaked photos suggesting imminent iPad mini and HomePod mini updates, reports that Apple executive John Ternus wants to make the company more nimble, and the new Apple Watch Readiness feature.
According to a Bloomberg report, Apple will unveil a new smart home lineup on October 13, including a square six-inch smart display (code-named J490/J491), an updated HomePod mini, and a faster Apple TV 4K. The display reportedly uses facial and voice recognition and runs software blending elements of iPadOS, watchOS, and iOS's StandBy mode, with the whole lineup built to showcase Apple's revamped Siri.