Apple left Apple TV and HomePod out of WWDC 2026, a notable omission that may reveal more about the company’s Siri AI plans than its hardware roadmap.
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Apple TV 4KThe omission was notable because Apple spent much of the keynote talking about Apple Intelligence and the next generation of Siri. New home hardware was absent from the presentation, even as reports continue to point to updated Apple TV and HomePod models.
Apple hasn’t explained why those products didn’t appear, but the timing raises questions about how closely the company’s home hardware plans are tied to Siri AI.
Bloomberg‘s Mark Gurman has repeatedly reported that Apple is developing updated versions of Apple TV and HomePod. His reporting also links Apple’s broader smart home roadmap to Apple Intelligence and Siri AI, including future products designed around those capabilities.