GoKawiilApple to skip full-size HomePod update in October 13 launch, Gurman says
Bloomberg's Mark Gurman reports Apple will unveil three new Home products on October 13, including a rumored 'HomePad' device and an updated HomePod mini, but a redesigned full-size HomePod won't be among them. Gurman says Apple still intends to update the larger speaker eventually, though no timeline was given.
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The delay suggests Apple is prioritizing certain products to pair with its newly launched Siri AI features before extending them across its full Home lineup. Until the larger HomePod is refreshed, it could remain the last major Home device still running on the older Siri system, according to Gurman's reporting.
- Apple plans three new Home products for October 13, per Gurman.
- A full-size HomePod refresh with Siri AI is not part of that launch.
- The larger HomePod would be the last Home product still using the old Siri.
Apple HomePod mini — While the full-size HomePod refresh waits in the wings, the HomePod mini remains a great smart speaker for Apple users right now, delivering surprisingly rich sound and tight integration with Siri and HomeKit. It's a smart, affordable way to add Apple's ecosystem to any room ahead of the rumored October 13 updates.
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