Apple is set to unveil a new smart home hub and a potential operating system named homeOS at its "Welcome Home" launch event. The gathering, scheduled for October 13 at 9 AM ET in New York, is expected to center on updates to the company's smart home ecosystem.
Analysts anticipate refreshes to existing hardware, specifically the Apple TV and HomePod Mini, alongside the debut of partner devices from LG. The introduction of homeOS would represent a new platform for managing these connected devices.
The event is unlikely to feature the long-rumored touchscreen MacBook. Mark Gurman, who covers Apple news, states that the laptop is expected to debut later in the month. The "Welcome Home" presentation will focus instead on expanding Apple's footprint in the smart home market through new hardware and software integrations.