As Apple releasediOS 26In the fourth developer test version, a developer found thatAn "unusual" wording, accidentally revealed that Apple may be preparing to launch a long-rumored mobile phone with screen display functionNew HomePod devices.
In this beta, a regional setting for HomePod appears with the following text: "Your HomePod won't be able to show you the local weather, time, or respond to Siri requests about your area." (Your HomePod cannot display the local weather, time, or respond to Siri requests about your area.)
The word "show" has attracted a lot of attention, because the HomePod currently on the market is not equipped with a display screen, so it is naturally impossible to "display" any information. This has also led to speculation that Apple is very likely preparing a HomePod with display function and has already made corresponding arrangements at the system level.
In fact, there have been rumors for a long time that Apple will create a HomePod device equipped with a screen. The market has repeatedly reported that Apple plans to launch a product similar to a smart central control device, which may combine an iPad-like screen with the HomePod design to integrate the Siri voice assistant and the home control interface of the HomeKit/Matter device.
According to previous rumors, this device is expected to adopt a screen design with a nearly square ratio, supporting Apple's native application services such as Apple Music, weather, calendar, photos, news, etc., allowing users to achieve a complete home information operation experience through touch or voice interaction.
However, there are also reports that the launch schedule of this HomePod device with a screen will be affected by the development progress of the new version of Siri that integrates the "Apple Intelligence" service.Some delaySince Apple hopes that the new version of Siri can interact with users in a more natural and intelligent way, it positions this product as an intelligent hub that combines voice and visual interaction, rather than just an extension of a smart speaker that plays music.
