Apple smart home display rumors now point to a fall launch with iOS 27
Apple's rumored smart home display, possibly running tvOS 27, is now expected to launch this fall, pending Siri's AI update.Summary
Rumors regarding Apple's anticipated smart home display, sometimes referred to as a "HomePod with a screen," suggest its launch has been delayed until this fall. Leaks from sources like Kosutami and Mark Gurman indicate that the device's release is contingent upon Apple finalizing a significant chatbot-style AI update for Siri. Gurman reports that this J490 smart home display, featuring a 7-inch screen and USB-C, will run a version of tvOS 27. Furthermore, other hardware updates, including new HomePod speakers, Apple TV 4K boxes, and a smart home sensor, are also awaiting this Siri update, which is now predicted to arrive later this year alongside the iPhone 18 Pro. A separate device, a smart display equipped with a robot arm, is reportedly slated for a 2027 launch.
(Source：The Verge)