https://www.live-feeds.com/feed/homepad-coming-will-apple-hold-an-october-special-eventContinuously updated, source-cited coverage. https://www.live-feeds.com/feed/homepad-coming-will-apple-hold-an-october-special-eventhttps://www.live-feeds.com/feed/homepad-coming-will-apple-hold-an-october-special-event#u103747Mon, 05 Oct 2026 19:42:11 +0000Apple plans to enter the smart home category on October 13 with a new product lineup. The launch is expected to include a smart home hub called HomePad, a new Apple TV featuring Siri AI, and refreshed colors for the HomePod mini. While several reports point to this specific date, it remains unconfirmed whether Apple will announce these devices through a special event or via press releases. Apple Stores have already begun receiving shipments of boxes marked Do Not Open in anticipation of the release.Why it mattersThis move represents Apple's first major push into a dedicated smart home har