In his latest Power On newsletter, Gurman reports that Apple is considering an update to the HomePod mini, which was announced in October 2020. Gurman doesn’t elaborate on what a potential update might include, but he does say that it’s unlikely to be anything “super-impressive.” As previously reported, Apple plans to revive the original full-sized HomePod after discontinuing it in March 2021. The updated version of the HomePod is rumored to feature an updated S8 processor and possibly a new multi-touch screen on top. Gurman says the new full-sized HomePod is on track for an early 2023 launch, keeping in line with a timeline set by Apple analyst Ming-Chi Kuo. In addition to an updated mini HomePod and a new full-sized HomePod, Gurman has previously reported that Apple is working on several new products for the home. The most ambitious project in development is reportedly a HomePod product that combines a speaker, Apple TV features and a FaceTime camera into one device. In addition, Apple is working on a kitchen-focused device that combines an iPad and a speaker connected to a robotic arm. Gurman expects at least one of these two Home products to launch in late 2023 or early 2024.
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