New Apple TV 4K and HomePod Likely Won't Launch Until New Siri is Ready

Source: MacRumors

Apple has a new version of the HomePod and a new Apple TV 4K ready to go, but the devices may be tied to the Siri update that has been continually postponed, according to Bloomberg’s Mark Gurman.

Report Details

In a report on a planned September launch for new Siri capabilities and a home hub that relies on the revamped Siri, Gurman says the updated Apple TV and HomePod are both linked to “new artificial‑intelligence features.”

Timeline and Device Status

• Gurman has said since 2024 that a refreshed HomePod mini and Apple TV 4K are in development.
• He reiterated in 2025 that Apple was aiming for a launch before the end of the year, but no new Apple TV or HomePod materialized.
• The devices were not mentioned at Apple’s early 2026 launch event, which introduced the iPhone 17e, MacBook Neo, and other products.

Siri Update and iOS Versions

• The “Apple Intelligence” version of Siri was slated for iOS 26.4, but the revamp has been pushed back because Siri still isn’t working reliably.
• Apple now aims to launch all of the new Siri features in iOS 27 alongside the iPhone 18 Pro.
• Some capabilities might appear earlier, possibly in an iOS 26.5 update before September.

Uncertainty About HomePod Models

Gurman’s latest wording mentions a “HomePod” rather than a HomePod mini specifically. In past reports he claimed a new HomePod mini is ready, but it’s unclear whether the larger HomePod will also be refreshed or if Apple is only planning to update the smaller speaker.

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This article first appeared on MacRumors.com.