Apple 'Welcome home' event LIVE — HomeView, Apple TV 4K, HomePod mini 2 and all the last-minute leaks
Apple's 'Welcome home' event is taking place today, October 13, and is expected to bring several new hardware announcements, including the HomeView smart hub.
Apple's highly anticipated "Welcome home" event took place on October 13, 2026, in New York. The company introduced its long-awaited HomeView smart home hub, a device that aims to compete with Amazon's Echo Show and Google's Nest Hub. HomeView boasts a 6-inch screen and speaker system, powered by an A18 chip and 8GB of RAM. It will be available in standalone or wall-mounted options and is expected to retail for around $350/£350.
Alongside the HomeView, Apple unveiled updates to its Apple TV 4K and HomePod mini 2. The refreshed Apple TV 4K features a new A19 chip, Siri AI capabilities, and a redesigned remote control. The HomePod mini 2 maintains the same design as its predecessor but comes in new colors, an upgraded S10 processor, and supports Siri AI.
Apple did not reveal any rumors of a MacBook Ultra or iPad mini 8 upgrades during the event. Instead, the focus was on the HomeView, Apple TV 4K, and HomePod mini 2. The event also featured the return of CEO John Ternus, who is expected to introduce the new hardware and share insights on its capabilities. As is customary for Apple events, the launch was streamed live on various platforms, including Apple's website, YouTube channel, and Apple TV app.
Written by urgent.news from Tom's Guide's reporting — not their text. Machine-written — may contain errors; check the original before relying on it.
