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12-04-2024, 06:52 AM
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Initial rumors suggested Apple would launch a HomePod with a 6-7-inch display in March 2025.
The A18-powered product may have been delayed till after WWDC25 due to software development challenges.
The display-equipped HomePod will likely act as a smart home hub and support Apple Intelligence features.
For months, we’ve been reading rumors about a HomePod with a 6-7-inch display. Apple is expected to launch a tablet-like device powered by the iPhone 16 (https://www.androidauthority.com/apple-iphone-16-3368121/)‘s A18 chipset that acts as a smart home (https://www.androidauthority.com/how-to-build-a-smart-home-3319550/) hub. While previous leaks pointed to a March 2025 reveal, a fresh report suggests Apple may not release the HomePod with a display before WWDC25.
According to reputable analyst Ming-Chi Kuo (https://medium.com/@mingchikuo/smart-home-market-becomes-apples-next-strategic-target-new-homepod-with-display-set-to-be-key-c92f44760a7c), Apple will likely launch the HomePod with a display during the third quarter of 2025. The potential timeline push is reportedly due to software development challenges rather than faulty hardware. The company appears to be developing a specialized interface that revolves around smart home functions. Thanks to the bundled A18 chip, the reimagined HomePod may also support Apple Intelligence (https://www.androidauthority.com/apple-intelligence-features-availability-3494860/) and other demanding features.
More... (https://www.androidauthority.com/homepod-with-display-delayed-3505406/)
Initial rumors suggested Apple would launch a HomePod with a 6-7-inch display in March 2025.
The A18-powered product may have been delayed till after WWDC25 due to software development challenges.
The display-equipped HomePod will likely act as a smart home hub and support Apple Intelligence features.
For months, we’ve been reading rumors about a HomePod with a 6-7-inch display. Apple is expected to launch a tablet-like device powered by the iPhone 16 (https://www.androidauthority.com/apple-iphone-16-3368121/)‘s A18 chipset that acts as a smart home (https://www.androidauthority.com/how-to-build-a-smart-home-3319550/) hub. While previous leaks pointed to a March 2025 reveal, a fresh report suggests Apple may not release the HomePod with a display before WWDC25.
According to reputable analyst Ming-Chi Kuo (https://medium.com/@mingchikuo/smart-home-market-becomes-apples-next-strategic-target-new-homepod-with-display-set-to-be-key-c92f44760a7c), Apple will likely launch the HomePod with a display during the third quarter of 2025. The potential timeline push is reportedly due to software development challenges rather than faulty hardware. The company appears to be developing a specialized interface that revolves around smart home functions. Thanks to the bundled A18 chip, the reimagined HomePod may also support Apple Intelligence (https://www.androidauthority.com/apple-intelligence-features-availability-3494860/) and other demanding features.
More... (https://www.androidauthority.com/homepod-with-display-delayed-3505406/)