New Full-Sized Homepod Expected With Updated Mini And Apple Tv Update (March '26)
According to reports from March 27, including Bloomberg's Mark Gurman on live Q&A calls and Macrumors forums today, Apple is planning a new full-sized HomePod alongside refreshed versions of the existing mini model. This launch strategy also includes an updated set-top box for its current generation of smart TVs as part of this product cycle which has seen unusually frequent announcements in recent weeks by Cupertino's engineers working on these devices at home and abroad
Key Points
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1Apple is reportedly planning a new full-sized HomePod alongside updated versions of the existing mini model and an upgraded set-top box.
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2The release schedule for these three products remains delayed until Apple completes its overhauled, more personalized Siri version scheduled to launch with iOS in late this year. Bloomberg reporter Mark Gurman confirmed no further details on specific features or design have been disclosed yet.
Developments
Apple verzögert das Release neuer HomePod-, Mini- sowie TV-Versionen bis zum zweiten Halbjahr 2026, da diese Geräte erst mit der überarbeiteten Siri unter Apple Intelligence eingeführt werden sollen. Die Lagerbestände in Stores weltweit sinken bereits ab und deuten auf eine vorzeitige Einstellung des aktuellen Modells hin; die KI-Funktionen sind zudem mehrfach verschoben worden.
Bloomberg's Mark Gurman confirmed that Apple plans to release new versions of its current Full-Sized HomePod, Mini/HomePods mini and TV models this year because inventory is running low globally due to a recent product refresh cycle (last updated in January 2023). However, these hardware updates are on hold until the company launches an upgraded Siri later this year via iOS 27.