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

Apple reportedly plans to unveil an all-new smart home hub as part of the "Welcome home" product launch it announced for Tuesday, October 13. Our image above is just a rough concept based on rumored design details, so be prepared for the device's actual appearance to be different. The device will likely be unveiled in a press release shared on the Apple Newsroom website at around 9 a.m. Eastern…

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

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StrideCast

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