# Apple just announced its 'Welcome Home' event for October 13 ‘Welcome Home’ — and as a HomePod user I’m very intrigued

> Apple has posted a teaser for its 'Welcome home' event on October 13A launch event for new smart home tech has been rumored this monthRumors suggest we could see a new 'HomePad' smart home controller Apple has more than…

- **Source:** [TechRadar](https://www.techradar.com/home/smart-home/apple-reveals-welcome-home-launch-event-for-october-13-here-are-4-rumored-things-to-expect?utm_source=gearopen.com&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=feed&utm_content=6ac7e1b0602a51bff1db6a69)
- **Published:** 2026-10-08
- **Category:** Smart Home
- **Tags:** #iphone #apple #google #ai
- **Canonical:** http://localhost:4321/a/6ac7e1b0602a51bff1db6a69

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