Apple's future hardware launches appear intrinsically linked to the evolution and timely deployment of Siri's capabilities.
The much-anticipated "HomePod with a screen," initially slated for a 2025 debut and subsequently rumored for this spring, is now reportedly delayed until this fall. This latest shift was first shared by leaker Kosutami on X last week, a report corroborated today by Bloomberg's Mark Gurman. Gurman further revealed that its more advanced counterpart, a device featuring a robotic arm, is currently projected for a 2027 release.
Gurman indicates that the hold-up for the J490 smart home display, often referred to as a HomePad, stems from Apple's ongoing development of a significant chatbot-style AI overhaul for Siri.
This pivotal Siri AI update, originally expected to be complete by now, is now anticipated to launch later this year. Its arrival is set to coincide with the iPhone 18 Pro, along with the 2027 updates for iOS, macOS, and other core platforms. Gurman details the "HomePod with a screen" as a device featuring a silver aluminum casing, a 7-inch display, and a USB-C power port, operating on a version of tvOS 27. Additionally, new iterations of the HomePod speaker and Apple TV 4K box are also poised to benefit from this same Siri enhancement, with a smart home sensor reportedly under development as well.
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