Leak Confirms New HomePod With Screen And Apple Intelligence

Weeks after information about Apple’s new robotic device leaked, new evidence has emerged to support this. Apple is working on a smart home project. A reference found in Apple’s code mentions a new device that will accompany the HomePodAccording to the leak, the new robot will be powered by a chip from the next iPhone.

According to a report from McRumorsApple to work on new smart home device. Some links to server side source code HomeAccessories17.1a new identifier on Apple’s list. The device is rumored to be none other than desktop device with screen for FaceTime video calls.

The code states that HomeAccessories17.1 is a home product running a variant of tvOS. In addition, the number accompanying the identifier indicates that the device will include the A18 chip, the processor that will debut in the iPhone 16 later this year.If the leak is true, we’ll be looking at a new member of Apple’s smart home lineup, which consists of the HomePod and Apple TV.

The new HomePod will feature a robotic display and Apple Intelligence.

Rumors of the existence of this device have been circulating for several weeks. Report Bloomberg A report published in April mentioned that Apple was working on two robotic devices aimed at different household tasks. The first would be a device with a rotating screen that can follow the user as they movee, and the second will be a small robot capable of autonomously moving around the house.

Both projects They will be born from the ashes of the Apple Car. Engineers in Cupertino will take advantage of technology developed over many years in the smart car project to apply it to the home. Journalist Mark Gurman pointed out that one of the Apple Car engineers has been transferred to the company’s division focused on develop robot prototypes.

Although the report Bloomberg adds that These devices are in the early stages of development.references in the code suggest we’ll see one of these materialize. The best candidate for a HomePod addition would be one that lets you make video calls or access information on the screen.

Siri and Alexa will meet each other again

Initial rumors mention that This device will have a robotic arm that will move the screen.The presence of the A18 chip means Apple could give it Apple Intelligence, making it an enemy of the next Echo Show with Alexa. It HomeAccessories17.1 It will have the potential to become an ally at home by providing users with relevant information.

HomePod was one of the main presenters at the recent WWDC 2024, the event where Apple announced its AI with great fanfare. The ideal candidate to take advantage of Apple Intelligence is none other than HomePod, so Cupertino is already developing a version with powerful hardware.

Apart from the backend mentions, there is no further information about the possible announcement of this device. However, the source code also mentions Two Apple TV models that could appear in 2024.