Apple, Homepad He postponed the output of the new generation smart display device to the spring of 2026. The US -based company made this decision due to the delay of the new generation of artificial intelligence features, which will be located at the center of the device.
Homepad, first Bloomberg The author of the author Mark Gurman came to the agenda extensively in the news of November 2024. Gurman, at that time the device was planned to be introduced in March 2025. However, the sagging of Apple’s artificial intelligence -backed Siri updates invalidated this calendar. The company aims to offer a number of features that rebuild the audio assistant with the iOS 26.4 update. This update will be published in the early spring of 2026.
Homepad is defined as a device that brings together an iPad -like touch screen and HomePod speaker. With the front camera on it Facetime There is a structure that will allow the negotiations. It is stated that the device will offer flexible use that can be mounted on the wall and placed on the desktop. Apple aims to provide the opportunity to directly control smart devices working in the homeland ecosystem through this screen. The device is also expected to use an Apple processor with A series.
HOMEPAD’s exit was shifted to 2026 due to Siri’s delay
New Homepad, developed by Apple but not yet announced HomeOS will work with the operating system. The system is reported to be dynamically on the screen, such as media control, weather information and calendar. Siri’s role on this device will be deeper; A system that can make natural conversations with users, understands commands better and gives contextual answers. It has been certain that Homepad will not be released before this technological infrastructure is completed. Although Apple does not give a separate date for this new version of Siri, it is expected to be published simultaneously with iOS 26.4.
However, Homepad will not only be limited to this model. According to Gurman’s information, Apple is also working on another version of robotic joints for desktop use. This model will have a camera system that can follow the user during the interview. The output of the second model in question points to a more advanced date. This version, which is still in the product development phase, is expected to be introduced 2027 or later. But Apple has not announced an official calendar.
Homepad is expected to be between $ 499 and $ 599. This is about today’s exchange 24,000 TL with 20.000 TL It corresponds to a price (1 USD = 40,18 TL). Considering the additional taxes and financial loads such as SCT on the arrival of Türkiye, the price of the device is likely to exceed the band of 30,000 TL. With this device, Apple wants to make its presence in the domestic digital assistant market more visible. The new details are expected to be shared until the official promotion of the product.