New ‘HomePad’ could be the surprise hardware star of WWDC

Apple’s WWDC keynote is only a few days away, and while software is expected to be the main focus as always, I’m increasingly optimistic we may get a surprise ‘HomePad’ appearance too. Here’s why.

Latest HomePad rumors following Siri delays

Apple has long been rumored to be working on a new HomePod-type device with a built-in display.

Last fall, Mark Gurman published an in-depth overview of what to expect from this HomePod-iPad hybrid, which I’ve been calling…