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Apple is preparing for its 'Welcome Home' launch event, expected to introduce a new smart home hub reportedly named HomeView, a refreshed Apple TV, and an updated HomePod Mini. Rumors point to the new Apple TV including a built-in microphone for hands-free Siri control and a remote with a speaker to help users locate it, potentially letting the device serve as a simple smart home hub itself. Reports also suggest Apple could debut a new platform called homeOS along with partner devices from LG, marking the company's most serious attempt yet to break into the smart home market after years of rumored projects. A long-rumored touchscreen MacBook is not expected to be part of this event, with analyst Mark Gurman suggesting it will arrive later in the month.