Ming-Chi Kuo delivered the latest report on the Apple HomePod, which is expected to launch in the first half of 2024. The device reportedly features a 7-inch display panel and marks a major shift in Cupertino’s smart home strategy. This new display will improve the functionality of smart home he devices and allow for deeper integration within Apple’s device he ecosystem.
Tianma Microelectronics has been named as the exclusive supplier of the next-generation HomePod’s display panel. Kuo also said that Tianma may receive display orders for Apple iPads in the future. Rumors last year also talked about Apple’s plans to launch tvOS to run his HomePod. In addition to functioning as a smart home speaker for him, the rumored device also offers his FaceTime capabilities via a built-in camera.
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