Apple’s upcoming HomePod may feature touchscreen and iPhone 16 chip
Apple's 'HomeAccessory17,1' HomePod, powered by the A18 chip, runs tvOS and includes Apple Intelligence from WWDC 2024. Combining HomePod and Apple TV with a FaceTime camera and a swiveling screen, it serves as a smart home hub with HomeKit controls. Bloomberg reports a 2025 release, competing with Amazon Echo Show and Google Nest Hub.