ccording to MacRumors, Apple is reportedly working on making a new, improved HomePod with an intelligent touchscreen display that could improve people's lifestyles.
To the excitement of tech enthusiasts, rumors that the new HomePod could have an enhanced design and functionality have quickly spread in the media.
The "HomeAccessory17,1" category, which will include the new HomePod not yet launched, is the new category to be launched and will be similar to the "AudioAccessory," which now includes the HomePod classic.
In addition to the Smart display, it could include the A18 chip that will be used on the new iPhone model, iPhone 16, which will be released in the fall of this year. With the A18 chip, Apple's HomePod could have the power to integrate artificial intelligence to facilitate Home Automation.
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The new Apple HomePod could also run on homeOS. Speculations say it could be a software similar to tvOS, the operating system of the Apple TV category. Even if the specifications are still unknown, we can safely say that the new HomePod will not just get an upgrade from the previous model. Still, it will be a radical change that will benefit people's quality of life.
In addition, a user with the username @Kosutami_Ito leaked an image of the new HomePod's display in April this year, which claims it will feature a smart LCD screen that will be surrounded by a speaker, which will play incoming notifications and media content.
The final design of this device, as well as its specifications, will remain a mystery until Apple decides to launch it and improve and change forever Home Automation. However, tech enthusiasts are excited about the news and are waiting for the first images of the HomePod design to emerge.
The rumors don't just stop at the launch of a new HomePod device; they also include two new Apple TV models, identified as "AppleTV14,4" and "AppleTV14,5". These could get performance upgrades, new and improved features, and a new design to meet the needs of a modern, automated home.
Shortly after that, Apple is expected to announce the release of new phone models and keep up with the launches. New iPhone 16 models will appear in late 2024 with many new improved features and the power to use artificial intelligence in its photo or video editing processes. Still, it remains to be seen if Apple will include the launch of this exciting HomePod in the iPhone 16 launch event.