Apple has announced its second event of the fall for October 13, with refreshed smart home products and a long-rumored smart display expected.. The event will take place at 9 a.m. ET in Tribeca, New York.
Apple teased it with “Welcome home” and said in its invitation: “We look forward to welcoming you to an Apple Experience.”. Greg Joswiak promoted the event in an October 8, 2026, post that read: “Welcome home. October 13.”.
Apple is expected to introduce updated Apple TV and HomePod mini devices alongside a smart display expected to be called HomePad. Rumors have circulated for years that Apple was developing a rival to Amazon’s Echo Show and Google’s Next Hub.. Bloomberg’s Mark Gurman reported that Apple delayed the smart display until Siri AI was ready..
The HomePad is rumored to have a seven-inch display, a new operating system called homeOS and a dashboard resembling the StandBy mode on iPhones. Face and voice recognition may personalize content for the person using it.. Expected features include smart-home controls, FaceTime calls, video and music streaming, and intercom communication with other devices..
The updated Apple TV and HomePod mini are likely to receive specification upgrades to support Siri AI. Recent macOS beta code suggests the HomePod mini may also gain a display with an Apple Watch-style interface.. Apple is also set to release the iPhone Duo, its first foldable phone, in a couple of weeks..
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