Apple HomePad is set to debut October 13 — not on stage, but via YouTube. The device, codenamed HomePad in leaks, will serve as Apple’s first dedicated smart home hub with a built-in display, and it’s expected to launch alongside a refreshed Apple TV 4K and new HomePod mini models. No official name, specs, or pricing have been confirmed by Apple, but multiple leaks point to a single hardware design that works both on a desk and mounted on a wall, a spherical base supporting a slim, adjustable display, evoking the iMac G4’s posture. It won’t use Face ID, but will recognize household members by face and voice to personalize content and Siri responses. The ‘Welcome Home’ launch video replaces a traditional event, marking Apple’s first major smart home hardware push since the original HomePod launched in 2018. The HomePod mini refresh ends a six-year product cycle for that line. The Apple TV 4K update is expected the same day. Though no details on chip, resolution, or remote changes are confirmed. All three products are due for global release shortly after the October 13 announcement, with US and Indian pricing still unannounced.