Apple announces surprise ‘Welcome home’ launch event

Apple has just announced a new October event, taking place in New York on October 13th at 9AM ET. The event company is rumored to be launching smart home-focused products this month, and the event invite hints that'll be the case: Apple is using the tagline "Welcome home." Welcome home. pic.twitter.com/ChelGSDOTI - Greg Joswiak (@gregjoz) October 8, 2026 At the event, Apple is rumored to announce products including a smart home hub with a display, an updated HomePod Mini, a new Apple