Apple's long-rumored 'Home Pad' smart speaker with a screen is reportedly launching on October 13, according to Bloomberg's Mark Gurman. The device, codenamed J490, is positioned as the centerpiece of Apple's smart home strategy. Alongside the Home Pad, Apple will release an updated Home Pod mini and a new Apple TV 4K box, both long overdue since their predecessors launched in 2020 and 2022 respectively.
All three products will support the new Siri AI. The Home Pad features a 6-inch screen, designed to be wall-mounted or placed on a countertop, roughly as thick as an iPhone with iPad-like bezels. It includes a round metal base housing speakers, mics, and a tilt-adjustable arm.
Power is delivered via USB-C with no battery, and it will likely come in Apple's standard gray aluminum finish. Interface apps will mirror iPad designs with a two-panel layout. The device will control smart home devices, enable video calls, play music, display photo slideshows, and support intercom-style calls, plus include voice and facial recognition.
Source: GSMArena · Summarized by HeadlinesBriefing