Apple is expected to introduce a smart home hub on October 13

The “Welcome home” launch could also bring refreshed Apple TV and HomePod mini devices, according to The Verge. The outlet says a new platform called homeOS and partner devices may appear too, while MacRumors expects the hub's unveiling to come through a press release on Apple's Newsroom website.

• MacRumors says the announcement will likely arrive around 9 a.m.
• 9to5Mac refers to the rumored hub as HomePad.

Covered by 3 publishers within 42 hours of the first report.

• MacRumors: Apple's All-New Home Hub Will Be Revealed October 13: What to Expect

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9M 9to5Mac ‘HomePad’ is coming next week, with three features I’ve long wanted · Ryan Christoffel 3:02 PM

MR MacRumors Apple's All-New Home Hub Will Be Revealed October 13: What to Expect · Joe Rossignol 9:58 AM

VG The Verge What to expect from Apple’s ‘Welcome Home’ event · Terrence O’Brien 9:00 AM

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