https://thenextweb.com/apple/2018/07/23/apples-homepod-will-reportedly-be-able-to-make-calls-soon/

Apple is believed to be adding some notable features to its Siri-powered HomePod smart speaker, including the ability to make and receive phone calls.

That’s from French site iGeneration, which noted that it’s had a look at the iOS 12-based software for the device, and has spotted a bunch of new functions that’ll be enabled on it via a software update.