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Apple Still Expected to Announce Three New Products on October 13
The hub will use a Siri-based operating system and may arrive in two versions, including a wall-mounted model and a stand-alone model, reports said.
On Tuesday, October 13, Apple will host a special event in Tribeca, New York, teasing the gathering with the tagline "Welcome home" to signal its entry into the smart home market.
Apple plans to unveil a smart home hub featuring a 6-inch display and Siri AI integration, designed to compete with Amazon and Google by offering personalized interfaces and facial recognition technology.
Bloomberg's Mark Gurman reported Apple is developing smart home devices with a partner, including a doorbell and smart lock, while the event will feature updates for the Apple TV 4K and HomePod Mini.
The hub's interface blends elements from multiple Apple platforms and runs on Siri AI, allowing users to access personalized widgets and Calendar data from an Apple Watch-style Home Screen.
This event marks a strategic shift for CEO John Ternus, occurring just ten days before the Duo launch on October 23, as Apple aims to unify home controls and media services.