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Apple Still Plans to Release a New Full-Sized HomePod

Apple intends to eventually update its larger HomePod speaker, maintaining its commitment to the full-sized device despite previous changes in the product lineup. Bloomberg's Mark Gurman reported that development plans for a new and larger HomePod remain active within the company. This hardware line previously saw discontinuation in 2021 before being reintroduced two years later in 2023. The ongoing product planning coincides with a broader push by the company into the smart home category, alongside expected announcements for dedicated hubs, updated mini speakers, and new television set-top boxes.

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  • ✓ Apple aims to eventually update its larger HomePod.
  • ✓ The full-sized HomePod was discontinued in 2021 and reintroduced in 2023.
🛡️ Source Corroboration: 12 independent reporting domains (90% confidence) ⏱ Read time: ~2 min

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Mark Gurman reported that Apple still intends to eventually update its larger HomePod.

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  1. Apple Plans Future Update for Full-Sized HomePod

    Apple intends to eventually update its larger HomePod speaker, maintaining its commitment to the full-sized device despite previous changes in the product lineup. Bloomberg's Mark Gurman reported that development plans for a new and larger HomePod remain active within the company. This hardware line previously saw discontinuation in 2021 before being reintroduced two years later in 2023. The ongoing product planning coincides with a broader push by the company into the smart home category, alongside expected announcements for dedicated hubs, updated mini speakers, and new television set-top boxes.

    Why it matters

    The full-sized HomePod occupies a unique space in the audio market, having undergone a volatile product cycle marked by a brief discontinuation and subsequent revival. Maintaining this hardware line signals that audio quality and traditional smart speakers remain part of the company's hardware strategy. This continuity occurs as the broader technology market shifts toward integrated smart displays and artificial intelligence hubs.

    What is confirmed

    • Apple aims to eventually update its larger HomePod.
    • The full-sized HomePod was discontinued in 2021 and reintroduced in 2023.

    Still unconfirmed

    • Apple is preparing a broader push into the smart-home market with a dedicated hub, an updated HomePod mini, and a new Apple TV set-top box nearly ready for an October rollout.

    What to watch next

    • Official announcements from Apple regarding smart home hardware releases
    • Further details on release timelines for updated audio products
    Sources used for this update (14)
    1. www.macrumors.com — Joe Rossignol
    2. www.apple.com — Apple
    3. www.apple.com — Apple Store Online
    4. account.apple.com — Manage your Apple Account
    5. support.apple.com — Official Apple Support
    6. Bloomberg.com — Apple Is Finally Ready to Enter Its Next Big Category: the Smart Home
    7. 9to5Mac — Apple’s HomePad smart home hub launching on Oct 13 with iMac G4 design – Bloomberg
    8. stocktwits.com — Apple Reportedly Prepares For New Smart-Home Hub Next Month With Siri AI At Center
    9. www.idropnews.com — Apple’s Siri AI Home Hub Is Set to Take Center Stage in October
    10. Mashable — Apple is reportedly preparing a big smart home launch: New smart display, HomePod on the way
    11. MacRumors — Apple Still Plans to Release a New Full-Sized HomePod
    12. Yahoo Finance — Apple's smart hub shows its new view of the tech consumer — and its ambition
    confidence 90%
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