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title: "Next-gen Apple HomePod may feature LCD gives more new options"  
description: "Apple HomePod Might Get a Smart Display Soon: Leaked Info Hints at Exciting Features"  
author: "Saumya Mishra"  
published: 2023-12-31  
updated: 2023-12-31  
canonical: https://www.mindstick.com/news/3687/next-gen-apple-homepod-may-feature-lcd-gives-more-new-options  
category: "technology"  
tags: ["apple", "music"]  
reading_time: 2 minutes  

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# Next-gen Apple HomePod may feature LCD gives more new options

[Apple](https://www.mindstick.com/category/blog/apple)'s [smart speaker](https://answers.mindstick.com/qa/110970/what-is-a-smart-speaker) lineup might be getting a [major upgrade](https://yourviews.mindstick.com/view/50/monotonous-allahabad-needs-a-major-upgrade), with rumors swirling about a new HomePod featuring a built-in display. Leaked images and details offer a glimpse into what this potential game-changer could hold.

## Highlights:

- **Display Debut:** A leaked prototype shows a HomePod with a [**convex LCD screen**](https://www.mindstick.com/blog/12271/flexible-electronic-display) on top, marking a significant departure from the current LED-based design.
- **Enhanced [Functionality](https://www.mindstick.com/blog/136/using-watermark-functionality-in-textbox-by-jquery):** The display could showcase **music information, and notifications, and even allow answering calls and replying to messages**.
- **Potential Release:** The advanced stage of the prototype, codenamed **B720**, suggests a possible near-future announcement from Apple.

## Details:

While Apple remains tight-lipped on any official plans, leaked information paints a fascinating picture. The **[screen size](https://www.mindstick.com/forum/158657/how-can-you-make-an-image-responsive-and-adjust-its-size-based-on-the-screen-size-using-css) might match the HomePod 2**, and speculation suggests a **curved glass covering** for added visual appeal.

Beyond aesthetics, the display seems poised to unlock new functionalities. **Apple Music and** [**podcast**](https://yourviews.mindstick.com/view/86289/how-podcast-changes-the-concept-of-marketing) **apps could be redesigned** to display track information and album art. Rumors also hint at the ability to **view notifications, answer [phone calls](https://answers.mindstick.com/qa/50584/how-to-fix-static-or-crackling-noise-coming-from-the-iphone-8-earpiece-during-facetime-and-phone-calls) directly on the speaker, and even send pre-configured text and emoji replies**.

While exciting, it's important to remember that these are still leaks and not official pronouncements. Apple could **change or even scrap the display feature altogether**. However, the advanced stage of the prototype indicates a strong possibility of a **screen-equipped HomePod gracing shelves sometime soon**.

This potential addition could dramatically change the smart speaker landscape, blurring the lines between the audio assistant and the smart display. If rumors prove true, the **new HomePod with a display** could offer a compelling [alternative](https://www.mindstick.com/forum/2324/what-is-the-alternative-to-the-mvc) to existing options, further solidifying Apple's presence in the [smart home](https://www.mindstick.com/articles/43786/the-5-must-do-s-for-smart-homes) realm.

![Next-gen Apple HomePod may feature LCD gives more new options](https://www.mindstick.com/usernews/655071/7883ef2e-c96d-4aa0-9e6c-992f3537a373/images/40f1c7ce-0e85-4fbc-a119-f64d307c46c7.jpg)

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