Apple’s rumored touchscreen HomePod, potentially called HomePad or HomePod Touch, appears poised for a spring launch. The Information corroborates earlier reports, citing sources who say the AI-focused device could arrive as soon as this season. This aligns with the expected debut of Apple’s upgraded Siri in iOS 26.4.

The device was first detailed by Bloomberg’s Mark Gurman in fall 2024, with an initial March 2025 target. That timeline was delayed alongside Siri’s AI upgrades. Now, with Apple’s recent AI partnership with Google and Siri’s spring arrival confirmed, the HomePad’s release window looks more certain, though a robotic swiveling base may be a separate product.

A spring launch would position Apple to compete in the evolving smart home market, where AI integration is becoming key. Consumers can expect a device blending speakers, a small display, and heavy AI features. The broader push suggests Apple is finally ready to expand its home ecosystem beyond the current HomePod lineup.