Hardware · Updated 9 Oct, 08:57 am IST

Apple schedules October 13 event for smart home products; more launches expected

Why it matters for readers: If you follow consumer tech, these events reveal Apple's direction for home devices and Macs.

Apple confirmed a 'Welcome Home' launch event on October 13 in Tribeca, New York starting at 9 am ET (6:30 pm IST).2
The October 13 event is expected to include a first smart home hub, a refreshed HomePod mini (2026) and an Apple TV 4K (2026).1 2
Bloomberg and other reports indicate a separate event may follow in the final week of October for new Mac models.1 2
Rumoured Mac announcements for the later October event include MacBook Ultra models with OLED displays and an M6-powered 14-inch MacBook Pro.1

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