Apple is set to show off new smart home devices at an October 13 event in Tribeca, New York, teased with the tagline "Welcome home." The event, scheduled for 9AM ET, will feature refreshed versions of the Apple TV and Home Pod mini, along with the long-expected Home Pad smart display. Rumors suggest the Home Pad will have a seven-inch display, run a new operating system called home OS, and include face and voice recognition to personalize content. It may support FaceTime calls, video and music streaming, intercom communication, and other smart home controls.
Bloomberg's Mark Gurman reported that Apple delayed the device until Siri AI was ready. The Apple TV and Home Pod mini are expected to receive spec upgrades to support Siri AI, with the Home Pod mini possibly gaining a display via macOS beta code. October is shaping up to be a big month for Apple, as it also plans to release the iPhone Duo, its first foldable phone, in a couple of weeks.
Source: Engadget · Summarized by HeadlinesBriefing