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Apple’s Next Big Device May Arrive October 13. It Could Change the Way Your Family Uses Tech

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Apple’s Next Big Device May Arrive October 13. It Could Change the Way Your Family Uses Tech. The rumored gadget, perhaps called the HomePad, will be a smart home hub that works for multiple people.

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