Notably, the 9to5Mac report highlights adjustments made to certain tvOS apps, enabling them to run on screens with different aspect ratios. This development is significant because the existing HomePods operate on a modified version of tvOS.
This isn’t the first time rumors have surfaced about Apple introducing a smart display as part of the HomePod lineup. Renowned Apple analyst Ming-Chi Kuo previously predicted in March that a HomePod with a display could be expected sometime in 2024.
This story traces back even further to February 2022 when Siri appeared to hint at a HomePod display, before the unveiling of HomePod 2 in January 2023. However, HomePod 2’s design closely resembled the original HomePod, without a screen.
