The Vergecast · Thursday, September 3, 2026
There's significant anticipation for Apple's upcoming fall hardware event, with a particular focus on rumors surrounding a new Apple Home smart display. This device is expected to be a key addition to Apple's smart home ecosystem, aiming to compete with existing offerings from Google and Amazon. The smart display is rumored to feature a 7-inch screen and could integrate with Apple's HomeKit and the Matter standard.
“With Apple's fall hardware event, right around the corner, we're going to talk about the Apple Home hardware rumors. And whether the long awaited, hotly anticipated Apple HomePad/Hub/Smart Display will finally make Apple Home Great. Again.”
“This is the thing that has been rumored for like three years now, at least. And we're honestly surprised they didn't this didn't come to the four sooner because Apple has been really lagging behind Amazon and Google who have had smart displays for years at this point.”
“Based on the latest Bloomberg leak, it sounds like it's going to be like that 7-inch size tablet on top of a half dome size, so kind of like half a HomePod or it's going to look like the iMac G4 back in the day.”