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Apple’s ‘Welcome home’ launch announced, more

Oct 9, 2026 · 8m

Summary

Apple announced its "Welcome Home" event for October 13, expected to unveil new smart home products like the HomePad, Apple TV 4K, and co-branded accessories from LG and Schneider. Meanwhile, supply chain reports indicate Apple has cut iPhone 18 component orders by 15% due to price hikes dampening demand. Looking ahead, Bloomberg reports a second event on October 27 will feature the first touchscreen MacBook Pro with OLED displays and a new iPad mini, targeting creative professionals.

Topics discussed

Apple announces 'Welcome Home' event for Oct 13 Expected smart home products: Apple TV, HomePod, HomePad LG co-branded smart home accessories Schneider second-party accessories and integration details Sponsor: Stuff to-do list app iPhone 18 Pro order cuts due to soft demand Price increases and iPhone Duo production concerns Apple Q4 earnings report date Second Apple event scheduled for Oct 27 New MacBook Pro with OLED, touchscreen, and M5 chips New iPad mini, iMac, and entry-level MacBook Pro Show outro and subscription info Sponsor: Roborock Fall Prime Day sale
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