<ul><li>Apple's new display-equipped HomePod, featuring a 6-7 inch screen and powered by an A18 processor, will enter mass production in the third quarter of 2025.</li><li>The delay from the initial timeline is due to software development challenges, including compatibility with upcoming OS updates like iOS 19 and integration of Apple Intelligence features.</li><li>The revamped HomePod aims to reposition the product line as a smart home hub and is expected to ship approximately 500,000 units in the second half of 2025, with the potential for scaling up based on market response.</li><li>Ming-Chi Kuo predicted the delay in mass production and emphasized the importance of aligning the HomePod's interface with new OS updates for seamless integration into Apple's ecosystem.</li></ul>

New ‘display-equipped HomePod’ to enter mass production after WWDC – Ming-Chi Kuo

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