Anticipated Kitchen Counter Debut for Apple's HomePod with a Built-In Display by Year's End
Apple's long-rumored HomePod with a screen could see a release as early as the end of 2022, according to tech analyst Mark Gurman of Bloomberg. The device, codenamed J490, has reportedly been experiencing delays due to integration with Apple Intelligence and enhanced Siri capabilities.
Described as a smart home display, similar in size to an iPad mini, the HomePod is expected to offer an enhanced user experience with its 7-inch screen, camera integration, and the A18 chip. It is anticipated to serve as a command center for smart home control and potentially offer video calling capabilities.
Another device, J595, is rumored to be in development. This more advanced model will feature a robotic arm for handling the display, but its release is not expected until a year or two after the launch of the J490.
Upon release, the HomePod with a screen could challenge the market dominance of smart screens like the Google Nest Hub (2nd Gen) and Amazon's Echo Show 10. As with all Apple rumors, it is wise to approach this information with a grain of salt.
Meanwhile, potential buyers seeking an Apple-powered smart speaker may be interested in our comparison guide between the Apple HomePod 2 and HomePod Mini. For those interested in rival offerings, our reviews of the Google Nest Hub (2nd Gen) and Amazon's Echo Show 10 provide further insights.
[Relevant Enrichment Data] The latest iteration of the HomePod is slated for release in the third quarter of 2025, potentially coinciding with the launch of the iPhone 17. Some sources suggest a possible launch by the end of the year. The device will feature a 7-inch screen, camera, A18 chip, and advanced AI integration with Apple Intelligence and Siri. The ambitious smart home display aims to combine home audio, smart display, and AI capabilities in a single device, serving as a central hub for Apple's smart home ecosystem. The first release may lack some planned "bold features" to ensure a timely launch, with further updates and enhancements to be added in subsequent versions.
- The HomePod, codenamed J490, with its 7-inch screen, camera integration, and the A18 chip, is anticipated to be a command center for smart home control and potentially offer video calling capabilities.
- The latest enrichment data suggests that the HomePod with a screen is slated for release in the third quarter of 2025, potentially coinciding with the launch of the iPhone 17.
- The HomePod is expected to offer an enhanced user experience, positioning it to challenge the market dominance of smart screens like the Google Nest Hub (2nd Gen) and Amazon's Echo Show 10.
- Our comparison guide between the Apple HomePod 2 and HomePod Mini might interest potential buyers seeking an Apple-powered smart speaker.
- For those interested in rival offerings, our reviews of the Google Nest Hub (2nd Gen) and Amazon's Echo Show 10 provide further insights into the market.
- The ambitious smart home display aims to combine home audio, smart display, and AI capabilities in a single device, serving as a central hub for Apple's smart home ecosystem.
- Another device, J595, is rumored to be in development, featuring a robotic arm for handling the display, but its release is not expected until a year or two after the launch of the J490.
