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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.
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.
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.