Apple smart home display rumors now point to a fall launch with iOS 27
Published: (March 9, 2026 at 06:26 PM EDT)
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Source: The Verge
Source: The Verge
Rumors about Apple Smart Home Display
The rumored “HomePod with a screen” that has been discussed for years was initially slated for a 2025 launch, then pushed to this spring, and now appears to be delayed until this fall. Leaker Kosutami posted about the shift on X last week, and Bloomberg reporter Mark Gurman later confirmed similar information, noting that its robot‑arm‑equipped cousin is now planned for a 2027 launch.
According to Gurman, the J490 smart home display (also referred to as HomePad) is waiting for Apple to complete work on a chatbot‑style AI update for Siri. This update was expected to be ready by now, but it is now predicted to arrive later this year, along with the iPhone …