Apple smart home display rumors now point to a fall launch with iOS 27
TL;DR
The rumored "HomePod with a screen" we've heard so much about was reportedly lined up for launch in 2025, and then this spring, and now, according to the latest updates, it's on the shelf until this fall.
Nauti's Take
Apple's smart home display keeps slipping because Siri's AI upgrade is running behind schedule – again. When your entire product roadmap depends on an AI feature that perpetually misses deadlines, maybe reconsider the strategy.
Summary
The rumored "HomePod with a screen" we've heard so much about was reportedly lined up for launch in 2025, and then this spring, and now, according to the latest updates, it's on the shelf until this fall. Leaker Kosutami posted as much on X last week, and today, Bloomberg reporter Mark Gurman followed up with similar information, saying its robot arm-equipped cousin is now planned for launch in 2027. According to Gurman, the J490 smart home display / HomePad is waiting for Apple to finish work on its chatbot-style AI update for Siri.
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