During the end of 2024 we published several rumors about a possible HomePod with screen that would come out in 2025 and that Apple has been working on it for a long time, however, like all rumors, it was not something 100% confirmed, although now it seems so.
New information about the start of production of parts for this device makes it clear to us that we will have this equipment in 2025, and everything indicates that sooner than expected, so we may not have to wait until the end of the year to find out more and be able to see it in action.
HomePod with screen in 2025
Apple is working on a new HomePod with a 7 inch LCD screen which could be launched in 2025. The Chinese company Tianma Microelectronics will be in charge of manufacturing these screens, keeping the cost low to make the device more accessible. Additionally, Radiant Optoelectronics will produce the backlight, and BYD will handle assembly.
Although initially it was expected launch in March 2025it is possible that it will be delayed until the second half of the year. This could be due, in part, not only to its production, but also to waiting for Apple Intelligence to come out in other languages such as Spanish, and for it to be accessible to everyone, since one of the main functions of this HomePod, It will be the use oriented towards home automation and routines, which we can create easily with AI.
The first data from this start of production show us quite striking prices, and the fact is that the screens They could have a price of about 10 dollarswhich would lead us to think that the final value of the HomePod might not be very far from the previous versions without a screen, since the cost of implementing it will not be as expensive as we thought, so it would be accessible to everyone, since one of The biggest fears we had were this, since currently they are not particularly cheap devices, so if we add this, it would lead us to something extremely expensive, although this leak reassures us.
For now, Amazon is quite an expert on this topic, and its Echo Shows have had a screen for years, being able to not only perform actions with them, but also, among other things, see surveillance cameras through your screensomething that, with a HomePod, despite having better audio quality, we cannot do.
And you, are you one of those who prefers a screen in your virtual assistants, or do you value price over these types of extras? The truth is that Apple seems to want to diversify, so we will have both models, a cheaper one for those who do not need a screen on their HomePod, and a more expensive one with it included, although it seems that it will not go up as much in price as we expected, or so we believe. Leave us a comment with your opinion and how you would like it to be. We don’t think it will take long to arrive, and although it won’t be in March, it shouldn’t be at the end of the year either, so we will be attentive.
