Apple’s HomePod lineup could be about to undergo its biggest expansion since the original HomePod launched. Apple is reportedly preparing a new HomePod mini, a smart home display and eventually another full-size HomePod, as it builds a new generation of home products around Siri AI.
What happened
Apple’s HomePod lineup could be about to undergo its biggest expansion since the original HomePod launched. Apple is reportedly preparing a new HomePod mini, a smart home display and eventually another full-size HomePod, as it builds a new generation of home products around Siri AI.
Where the sources line up
For much of 2025 and 2026, Apple’s revamped Siri was the thing holding those products back. That’s no longer the case: Siri AI has now arrived with Apple’s OS 27 updates, removing one of the biggest obstacles to launching the new hardware. The HomePod mini 2 appears to be particularly close, with Apple code discovered in September 2026 revealing images of the unreleased speaker and its five colors, while Bloomberg’s Mark Gurman indicated in July that a new HomePod mini, Apple TV and smart home display are among Apple’s upcoming home products.
Practical impact for readers
The naming is less straightforward. “HomePad,” “Smart Home Hub,” and “HomePod Touch” are all placeholder names being used for different rumored products or concepts, rather than confirmed Apple names. In this article, we’re using “HomePod Touch” for the long-rumored idea of a HomePod-style speaker with an integrated touchscreen, while “HomePad,” “Smart Home Hub” and “Personal Hub” refer to the standalone smart display reportedly being developed for smart-home controls, Siri AI and video calls. We use “HomePod Touch” separately for reports about a HomePod speaker with a touchscreen built into it.
Who should pay attention now
The smart home display could arrive as soon as October, while the full-size HomePod appears to be further away. There may ultimately be some overlap between these products, and some of the rumored concepts could be combined, renamed or never released at all. Below, we separate what is currently known about each device and when it is likely to arrive.
What is still unclear
Apple is reportedly developing several new HomePod and smart-home products. The names below aren’t official Apple names where necessary, we’re using placeholder names to distinguish between the different rumored devices.
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