Apple is reportedly working on a new version of the Apple HomePod, its connected speaker. The major difference would be the presence of a touch screen on the top of the device. The photo of a supposed prototype is circulating on X (Twitter).
In the world of connected speakers, almost every big name in Tech has its own model. Amazon his family Echo, Google her Home or his Nestand Apple HomePod. Several variations exist. At the Apple brand, a second generation HomePod, with discreet improvements, was officially presented at the start of the year. Despite the commercial failure of the first model, withdrawn from sale in 2021, Apple wanted to repeat the experience. From, variants are reportedly being tested.
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One of them surfaces on the social network X (Twitter) via the leaker Kosutami. We see a HomePod using the design of the current model, but with a large LCD screen. His particuliarity ? It is tactile. The prototype is not just an empty shell since it seems fully functional if the source is to be believed. The 9to5Mac teams were able to confirm the authenticity of the photos shared and obtain more information about the connected speaker.
Apple reportedly working on a HomePod with touchscreen
According to the site’s sources, the HomePod with touch screen has the code name B720. This would be a device that Apple is actively working on, not a previous test that the manufacturer would have made during the development of the connected speaker. The prototype is at an advanced stage of operation, which suggests the possibility that it will officially see the light of day. To take advantage of a touch LCD screen, the brand would have rewritten certain sound applications tvOS operating system. Apple Music And Apple Podcasts would be the first to be affected.
When playing music or a podcast, the HomePod screen would show a colorful blurred animation in the tones corresponding to the cover of the current title. Finally, elements suggest that the top of the enclosure could show important notificationsfor example for respond to a phone call or message.