Apple is known to be preparing a HomePod with a built-in display that could include many new features.
Since the beginning of last year, we have been hearing rumors about a new HomePod that would include a screen. This new device promises a lot, even if we still do not know most of the functions it hates to integrate, nor what design Apple will opt for. However, There are many things we expect from him. since it could revolutionize this category of devices.
The HomePod is one of the least attractive devices in Apple’s catalog due to its small evolutionwe only have two models and they are very focused on those who own multiple Apple devices. The arrival of a model with a screen could change the HomePod forever, making it much more attractive
Screen about 7 inches
Rumors say that this new HomePod model will have a screen of about 7 inchesa size similar to that of an iPad mini. Although it is not excluded that the device may be available in more sizessomething we already have available in the competition.
There The screen will be the main focus of this new HomePodwhich will completely change the user experience. HomePods have always been voice-controlled, and the panel they have simply indicates whether music is playing, the volume level, or whether Siri is active.
Not sure what that HomePod with screen will look like, there are many design options
Cameras to improve FaceTime and security
This new HomePod Not only will it have a big screen, but it will also use cameras for the first time on this device. This will undoubtedly improve FaceTime and also allow us to use these cameras as surveillance of our home. The functions of the device would thus be expanded. It would also be interesting if it used FaceTime to recognize the user who is talking to it.
New operating system
Apple is preparing a new operating system for this HomePod, since the use of a screen will completely change the device. It’s about an operating system called homeOSwhich could also be used in other future home devices, and which is derived from tvOS even if, necessarily, it will have some changes.
Apple Intelligence in Power
The company’s AI needs to reach all of the company’s devices, but current HomePods don’t currently support Apple Intelligence, so it’s very likely that This new HomePod with display includes an A18 chip
A new category of devices?
Although we know it as the “HomePod with Display,” this device could usher in a whole new category within Apple. References have been found in the code of various operating systems to a device known as “HomeAccessory17,1”, so it is likely that Apple is not calling it “HomePod”, even though it is a speaker.
Rumor has it that Apple is preparing a robot for the home, whose functions could be similar to those of this HomePod with screen. This could be the first device in this new category of Apple home products.
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