Apple HomePod with Apple TV 4u1r3o FaceTime Camera Still in the Works: Report

Apple is said to be working on a new multi-function Siri-based device for the home. 6s3645

By Siddhant Chandra | Updated: 18 April 2022 19:34 IST

Apple HomePod with Apple TV, FaceTime Camera Still in the Works: Report

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The Apple HomePod mini smart speaker was released in 2020

Highlights

Apple discontinued the original HomePod in 2021
Apple continues to offer software updates for HomePod speakers
No official information regarding this smart speaker has been revealed

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Apple is said to be still working on a new HomePod device which could also feature Siri, Apple TV, and FaceTime camera functionality. According to a recent report, a standalone HomePod might not be part of Apple's plans, but a HomePod mini with these features could still be in development. The Cupertino-based company has also not revealed any plans for a new multi-function smart device, and not much is known about its design yet either. This rumoured device is believed to have been under development since early 2021.

This alleged information comes from Bloomberg's Mark Gurman, who in his weekly Apple is still working on a new HomePod device with extended functionality, rather than a simple successor to the original HomePod smart speaker. The purported new device could also incorporate the video streaming and gaming capabilities of the Apple TV box, as well as a camera for FaceTime video calls. Of course, Apple could still add or remove key features from this smart speaker before it is eventually released, or cancel it entirely.

The current added Dutch voice recognition to the HomePod and HomePod mini in February 2022.

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Apple HomePod mini 2b1u6p

REVIEW
KEY SPECS

Design
Smart Features
Audio Quality
Value For Money

Good
Looks great 
Clean, detailed sound 
Excellent soundstage 
Works very well within the Apple ecosystem

Bad
Some connectivity issues with stereo pairing 
Limited smart capabilities

Read detailed Apple HomePod mini review

Model HomePod mini

Touchpad Yes

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