India, Aug. 17 -- Apple could be preparing to give the HomePod a much bigger role in its smart home ecosystem, with reports and romours suggesting that the company may bring its AI powered Siri experience to the speaker. The move could be part of a wider push that includes a new HomePod mini, an updated Apple TV and Apple's long-rumoured smart home display.

Apple's next-generation Siri is expected to be a major part of its AI strategy, and the HomePod could be one of the devices to benefit from it. The upgraded assistant is reportedly designed to understand context better and handle more complex requests than the current version.

For HomePod users, this could mean more natural conversations and better control over connected devices. Ins...