Rumor: Apple may announce ADT partnership on October 13

MacRumors reports that Apple may unveil a partnership with home security firm ADT at its "Welcome home" event in New York on October 13, alongside a new smart home hub. Clues include ADT hiring "low voltage technicians" across the U.S., issuing them iPhones instead of Android devices, and requiring NDAs.

• Apple's "Welcome home" event is set for October 13 in New York
• ADT has hired technicians since July and gives them iPhones, not Android
• New hires signed NDAs; role details promised later in October
• ADT's Google Nest partnership reportedly will not be renewed