Even though Apple will launch a HomePod Mini in a few daysnothing is known about the version with a screen, a product that competes directly with Amazon's Echo Show, and which could be very interesting, especially due to the incorporation of Apple's new AI and, therefore, a much more intelligent Siri.
We have talked about it during these months of 2025, and we know that it is very close, so we are going to compile everything we know, and the possible release date, although everything depends more on the speed of development of the AI, than on the product itself, which could already be manufactured.
HomePod with touch screen by 2026
There has been talk for a long time about the famous HomePod with screen and, according to 9to5Mac, it's about time Apple launched it once and for all. And the truth is, there are plenty of reasons. The first is that its rivals, especially Amazon's Echo Show, are becoming increasingly annoying: they now show full-screen ads, even when you just want to see your photos or follow a recipe. What was once a home assistant has been transformed into a kind of advertising billboard with speakers. Many users feel deceived, because no one warned them that they would end up seeing advertising in their own home. That is why a HomePod could gain ground on Amazon in this sense, since Apple takes great care of the privacy of its customers, and would not show advertising, although this would mean a higher cost of the product, since the Echo are characterized by being economical, although we later pay for it, on the other hand, with things like advertising.
The second reason has its own name: Siri. Although Apple has added Apple Intelligence functions in iOS 26, its assistant still does not take that leap that many expect. Big improvements are rumored to be coming next year, and that Apple would have decided to delay the launch of the HomePod Touch to 2026precisely to make it coincide with that moment. The idea would make sense: a device with a screen, quality sound and powerful microphones would be the perfect platform to show what Siri is really capable of when she finally takes a leap in intelligence and naturalness. And that is why the launch date depends more on this than on the product itself.
In short, a HomePod Touch without ads and with a really Siri improved It could be just what Apple's home ecosystem was missing. More than a pretty speaker, it would be an option for those who are already tired of seeing advertising even on the toaster and want something that simply works well, without distractions. A device designed for those who value privacy, good design and the peace of mind of having an assistant who understands without invading. If Apple achieves that balance between intelligence and simplicity, this new HomePod could mark the beginning of a different stage: more human, more useful and much more Apple. Of course, be careful with the price, since you will have to pay more than an Echo Show, but let's hope they don't get too hot.
