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Apple's 'Welcome home' product event announced for October 13, 2026

One post speculates that the tagline hints at a HomePad hub, updated Apple TV 4K and HomePod mini 2.

Greg JoswiakGJ
Marques BrownleeMB
Mark GurmanMG
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Posts shared on October 8 say Apple announced a 'Welcome home' product event for October 13, 2026. One places it in New York and says the products have yet to be revealed. Another speculates that the tagline hints at a HomePad home hub, an updated Apple TV 4K and a HomePod mini 2.

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Apple's 'Welcome home' product event announced for October 13, 2026

Apple has made its October 13 plans official with a terse “Welcome home” announcement. Mark Gurman reports that the company sent invitations for a product launch in New York. Apple has not said what it will unveil.

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The home-focused wording has fueled expectations for new smart-home hardware. 9to5Mac says the likely lineup includes a new Apple TV 4K, a HomePad and a second-generation HomePod mini. Those products remain expected, not confirmed.

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27 Sources

Greg Joswiak@gregjozWelcome home. October 13.1h
Marques Brownlee@MKBHDApple Home event invites just dropped. October 131h
Mark Gurman@markgurmanIt's official: Apple has sent out invitations for a "Welcome home" product launch on Oct. 13 in New York.1h
9to5Mac@9to5macApple announces special event for October 13: ‘Welcome home’ https://9to5mac.com/2026/10/08/apple-announces-special-event-for-october-13-welcome-home/ by @iryantldr1h
MacRumors.com@MacRumorsApple Product Launch Announced for October 13: 'Welcome Home' https://www.macrumors.com/2026/10/08/apple-product-launch-october-13/1h
Techmeme@TechmemeApple announces a special event, "Welcome home", for October 13 at 9AM ET in New York City (@iryantldr / 9to5Mac) (Visit Techmeme dot com for the link and full context!)1h
Joanna Stern@JoannaSternApple home event confirmed for Tuesday, Oct. 13. iPatches revealed!1h
Tom Warren@tomwarrenApple just announced a surprise "Welcome home" launch event for October 13th. Get ready for a new smart home hub, a refreshed Apple TV, and more https://www.theverge.com/news/1008039/apple-smart-home-event-october-13th1h
Rad@moyousef188As i mentioned and expected before on below post Apple has #officially announced a new event for Tuesday, October 13. The tagline is "Welcome home," hinting at new home products like the HomePad home hub, updated #AppleTV 4K and HomePod mini 2. #apple #welcomehome #homepodmini21h
Ʌlf⚈ns⚈ SG@crazyalf🗓️ #AppleEvent confirmado. "Welcome home" 13 de octubre. Stay tuned...1h
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    Greg Joswiak@gregjozWelcome home. October 13.1h
    Marques Brownlee@MKBHDApple Home event invites just dropped. October 131h
    Mark Gurman@markgurmanIt's official: Apple has sent out invitations for a "Welcome home" product launch on Oct. 13 in New York.1h
    9to5Mac@9to5macApple announces special event for October 13: ‘Welcome home’ https://9to5mac.com/2026/10/08/apple-announces-special-event-for-october-13-welcome-home/ by @iryantldr1h
    MacRumors.com@MacRumorsApple Product Launch Announced for October 13: 'Welcome Home' https://www.macrumors.com/2026/10/08/apple-product-launch-october-13/1h
    Techmeme@TechmemeApple announces a special event, "Welcome home", for October 13 at 9AM ET in New York City (@iryantldr / 9to5Mac) (Visit Techmeme dot com for the link and full context!)1h
    Joanna Stern@JoannaSternApple home event confirmed for Tuesday, Oct. 13. iPatches revealed!1h
    Tom Warren@tomwarrenApple just announced a surprise "Welcome home" launch event for October 13th. Get ready for a new smart home hub, a refreshed Apple TV, and more https://www.theverge.com/news/1008039/apple-smart-home-event-october-13th1h
    Rad@moyousef188As i mentioned and expected before on below post Apple has #officially announced a new event for Tuesday, October 13. The tagline is "Welcome home," hinting at new home products like the HomePad home hub, updated #AppleTV 4K and HomePod mini 2. #apple #welcomehome #homepodmini21h
    Ʌlf⚈ns⚈ SG@crazyalf🗓️ #AppleEvent confirmado. "Welcome home" 13 de octubre. Stay tuned...1h
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