Apple announces "Welcome Home" event for the 13th of October - are we finally about to see a new Apple TV 4K and HomePod Mini?
Apple has announced a 'Welcome Home' event scheduled for October 13th, which is expected to focus on smart home technology. Rumors suggest the launch of a new Apple TV 4K and a refreshed HomePod Mini.
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As a major tech player, Apple's expansion into smart home hardware influences consumer trends and the competitive landscape of the Internet of Things (IoT) market.
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(Image credit: Apple) Copy link Facebook X Whatsapp Pinterest Flipboard Email Share this article 0 Join the conversation Follow us Add us as a preferred source on Google Newsletter Subscribe to our newsletter Hot on the heels of its iPhone 18 Pro launch in September, Apple has announced its next event, with an apparent focus on smart home devices.
According to MacRumors, the event, which is titled "Welcome Home", is rumoured to centre around an array of refreshed and all-new products, including a smart lock, doorbell and thermostat. All of which sound interesting, but we're more interested in the potential AV-related announcements.
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