Apple will likely launch a HomePod with a touchscreen; Leaked image design proposal

Apple introduced it Second generation HomePod Smart speakers in India earlier this year. It comes with a mesh exterior with backlit touch surface on cylindrical body. The company is now working on new HomePod speakers that feature a touch display. In March, analyst Ming-Chi Kuo hinted that the California-based tech giant would likely launch a redesigned HomePod in the first half of 2024, and it could sport a 7-inch touchscreen. Now, a new leak has surfaced suggesting a HomePod design with a touch display.

According to a post According to user Kosutami ( @KosutamiSan ), Apple is said to be working on a HomePod frame shell that could come with a glass top, with black bezels used as a touch display. The post indicates that its design appears to be similar to the second-generation Apple HomePod. The post does not reveal more details about the speaker. Note here that Apple on Almost two years after the HomePod (2nd generation) was discontinued First generation HomePod,

Earlier, analyst Ming-Chi Kuo reported that Apple was working on a HomePod with a touchscreen. The Report reported that Apple may introduce a new design HomePod with a 7-inch touchscreen panel in the first half of 2024. Tianma, which has been tipped to be Apple’s exclusive partner for speakers, supplies displays to other businesses.

Apple could compete with the launch of a touchscreen sporting HomePod Googleof Nest Hub And the amazonof Echo show So far, Apple has been lagging behind its competitors when it comes to smart speaker models.

Meanwhile, the second-generation HomePod smart speaker comes with Apple’s personal assistant Siri and an S7 processor. Its price in India is Rs. 32,900 and is available in White and Midnight color options.