Apple’s reported ‘HomePad’ may launch as early as October
The Verge·July 28, 2026
Apple is reportedly developing a new home hub device, potentially called "HomePad", to compete with smart home devices like Google Nest Hub Mini and Amazon's Echo Show. The device is expected to feature a 7-inch square display and a new operating system based on tvOS, with a user interface similar to iOS and WatchOS. According to Bloomberg's Mark Gurman, the device will be powered by a revamped Siri AI and offer features like video chat and security. The "HomePad" may be launched as early as October, although no official announcement has been made by Apple.
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