Apple’s trump card against Nest Hub and echo show!

Rumors and leaks suggest we might see Apple’s first competitor against Google’s Nest Hub and Amazon’s echo show. Here’s everything we know so far 👉

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It might come with a 7-inch touchscreen made by Tianma, a Japanese company.

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The new HomePod can make FaceTime calls with Center Stage support.

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The new HomePod will be part of Apple’s upcoming ecosystem and be powered by HomeOS.

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Also, the new HomePod will have dock support for the upcoming iPad that will turn HomePod into a smart speaker with display.

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The new HomePod with display is expected to launch in early 2024.

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