This is when Apple is rumored to be launching the HomePad

Apple’s very long-rumored "HomePod with a screen", sometimes referred to as the HomePad, is now said to be finally launching on October 13, according to a new report from Bloomberg’s Mark Gurman. This "smart-home hub code-named J490" is allegedly "at the center" of the company’s strategy for the smart home. At the same time, Apple will also be launching an updated HomePod mini, as well as a new Apple TV 4K box.

Both of those are a very long time coming – the former’s predecessor dates from 2020, while the latter’s is from 2022. Concept renders, not leaked images All three new… This is when Apple may be launching the HomePad.

The HomePad (or whatever it ends up being called) will apparently have a 6-inch screen which can be mounted on a wall or placed on a countertop. The device is "about as thick as an iPhone" and has bezels similar to those on older iPads. It will have a round metal base that houses speakers, mics, and a metal arm which holds the screen up.