What to expect at Apple's 'Welcome Home' event on October 13. Apple will host its 'Welcome Home' event in New York on October 13. The company is expected to unveil long-rumoured smart home hub with a 6-inch touchscreen, possibly named HomePad or HomeView, which will reportedly run on a new software platform called homeOS. An updated version of the HomePod mini and a new Apple TV 4K could also be launched.