- A leak suggests Apple’s long-rumored “HomePod with a display” will launch this year as the “HomePad.”
- Per previous leaks, the HomePad smart home hub could feature a touchscreen, camera, rechargeable battery, and Apple Intelligence support.
- This new device could offer a touch-friendly smart home hub interface and challenge existing ecosystems like Google Home.
Over the past several months, we’ve seen plenty of exasperated smart home owners frustrated by how their once-functional Google Home-centered smart home appears to be getting dumber and dumber over time. Simple commands break at random, leaving users annoyed and disappointed. Many are keen to jump ship, but the alternatives aren’t too great either. This could change in the coming months, as a new leak has reiterated Apple’s intention to compete in the smart home space.
Analyst Jeff Pu has shared an expected Apple Product Timeline note with investors (h/t Jukanlosreve on X). For 2025, the analyst expects Apple to release the Apple Watch Series 11 and the Apple Watch Ultra 3. No AirPods release is expected for this year, but a “HomePad 6-inch” is noted in the Other category.