Ming-Chi Kuo delivered his latest report on the upcoming Apple HomePod set to launch in the first half of 2024. The device will reportedly feature a 7-inch display panel and is marked as a big shift in Cupertino’s smart home strategy. The new display will allow for more functionality from the smart home device and deeper integration within Apple’s ecosystem of devices.
Tianma Microelectronics is cited as the exclusive supplier of display panels for the next-generation HomePod. Kuo also mentions that Tianma might receive display orders for Apple iPads in the future. Rumors from last year also talked about Apple’s plans to launch a tvOS running HomePod. The rumored device would also bring FaceTime capabilities via a built-in camera on top of functioning as a smart home speaker.
