Apple May Be Developing a HomePod with Touchscreen Powered by Apple Intelligence 2n4u1t Report

If launched, the purported HomePod with a touchscreen display may compete against devices such as Amazon's Echo Show and Google's Nest Hub. 5943

Written by Manas Mitul | Updated: 5 July 2024 12:15 IST

Apple May Be Developing a HomePod with Touchscreen Powered by Apple Intelligence: Report

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Apple's rumoured HomePod may get a 7-inch LCD screen with for notifications and media controls

Highlights

Apple is reported to be developing a new home accessory device
The device is speculated to be a HomePod with an LCD screen
It may be powered by A18 SoC and get Apple Intelligence features

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WWDC) 2024 on June 10.

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In a HomePod with a touchscreen display. This suggests that the device may be powered by the A18 chip – the same SoC which is also rumoured to power the entire iPhone 16 lineup.

Courtesy of this chipset, the device may get Apple Intelligence features. As per the report, this “home accessory” is speculated to run on a variant of discovered in a tvOS 17.4 beta which was released in January.

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In April, a tipster with the name Kosutami (@Kosutami_Ito) leaked an image of the display cover of the rumoured HomePod, suggesting that the device may have a touchscreen LCD screen surrounded by the speaker. It is speculated to display information – such as media playback controls and incoming notifications.

This development builds upon the prediction by TF Securities International analyst Ming-Chi Kuo, who suggested that the Cupertino-based tech giant may launch a Nest Hub. At the time, Kuo said that Tianma would be the sole supplier of the purported HomePod. While it was speculated to come out in H1 2024, Apple has not released any similar device so far.

However, there are two Apple events still planned for the year, and the rumoured touchscreen HomePod may yet still launch this year.

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Google Nest Hub 1f615b

REVIEW
KEY SPECS

Design
Smart Features
Audio Quality
Value For Money

Good
Google Assistant and connected services work well
Visual cues for some basic functions
Useful ambient light sensor

Bad
Smart displays offer limited functionality
A bit expensive for what's on offer
Sound quality isn't great

Read detailed Google Nest Hub review

Model Nest Hub

Color Chalk, Charcoal

Power Requirement 15W

Network connectivity Bluetooth, Wi-Fi

Display included Yes

Apple HomePod (2nd Gen) 6m5436

REVIEW
KEY SPECS

Design
Smart Features
Audio Quality
Value For Money

Good
Looks good
Much more capable than the size suggests
Flawless connectivity with Apple devices
Works well as a speaker for your TV
Flexible, powerful sound

Bad
Expensive
Limited IoT capabilities for now

Read detailed Apple HomePod (2nd Gen) review

Model HomePod (2nd Gen)

Color White, Midnight

Network connectivity Wi-Fi 802.11n, Bluetooth 5

Amazon Echo Show 5r5w2f

KEY SPECS

Model Echo Show

Color Black, White

Network connectivity Wi-Fi and Bluetooth connectivity

Display included Yes

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