Apple much-rumored (and much delayed) new HomePod with a display has again been delayed and will now hit shelves sometime after WWDC 2025, says Apple industry analyst Ming-Chi Kuo. Kuo had originally predicted a 2024 release for the new smart speaker. Kuo’s comments come in a recent Medium post.
Apple’s new smart speaker is expected to boast a 6.7-inch display and be powered by Apple’s A18 processor, with support for Apple Intelligence. Kuo says the delay is primarily due to software development issues.
We’ve been seeing rumors about a new HomePod with a display since 2021. Several versions are said to be in development, with Bloomberg’s Mark Gurman indicating several variants with screens were under development, including one with a screen mounted on a robotic arm, as well as one with an iPad-like display. Gurman indicated these devices would debut sometime before 2025.
The new HomePod is expected to emphasize smart home features more than current models do.
Kuo says Tianma Microelectronics will be the exclusive panel supplier for the display-equipped HomePod, while BYD Electronics will be the exclusive assembler.
