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Apple's HomePad Reportedly Launching on October 13th
WHY IT MATTERS
The launch of HomePad marks a new product category for Apple, highlighting the company's continued focus on expanding its smart home offerings.
What happened
Apple's long-rumored smart home hub, known as HomePad, is set to be revealed on October 13th. According to Bloomberg's Mark Gurman, the device will be showcased alongside a new HomePod mini and an upgraded Apple TV device.
The smart home hub will feature a 6-inch display that can be mounted on a wall or sit on a countertop.
It is described as being about as thick as an iPhone and having bezels similar to older iPads.
PRIMARY SOURCES
Apple’s ‘HomePad’ will reportedly launch on October 13th
The Verge · Tom Warren · Discovery only; Vox Media copyright terms apply
CORRECTIONS & UPDATES
- Revision 1 · Initial ingestion · Sep 30, 2026, 12:00 PM
- Revision 2 · Source update detected · Sep 30, 2026, 12:00 PM