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Bloomberg reports Apple is developing an all-new operating system—possibly named homeOS—that blends tvOS, watchOS, and iOS for a 7-inch smart home hub with an icon grid, widgets, apps, customizable clock faces, facial recognition, and Siri-powered multi-user features; it would run HomeKit and other preinstalled apps, with a release anticipated between October this year and early next year, though details are rumors.
New references in the iOS 18.6 beta suggest Apple is developing a smart display device with an estimated 8-inch screen, possibly around 2176 pixels wide, indicating ongoing work despite delays related to Siri features. The device's specifications hint at a lower pixel density than the iPad mini, aligning with its expected use as a home hub. No release date has been confirmed yet.
Apple is expected to unveil its HomeOS platform and related hardware, including a home hub and other smart home devices, around March 2024, with a broader rollout planned for spring 2026. The launch has been delayed due to Siri upgrade issues, but early updates may arrive at an upcoming consumer-focused event. The new ecosystem aims to unify smart home control across various devices, leveraging upgraded Siri, Thread technology, and Apple’s existing products.
Apple's WWDC 2025 event will showcase a major software overhaul with iOS 26, macOS Tahoe, and a potential preview of homeOS, alongside rumors of new iPhone 17 and 18 models featuring upgraded chips and designs. The event also hints at new features for CarPlay, Messages, and Phone apps, and a possible sneak peek at Apple's smart home hub. Additionally, the film '28 Years Later' was shot using 20 iPhones, highlighting Apple's impact on media production.
Apple is reportedly developing a smart display for home control, featuring a 6-inch screen with sensors for presence detection and a FaceTime camera. The device will run on a new operating system called homeOS, supporting video calls, smart home controls, and core apps like Notes and Safari. It will integrate with Apple's HomeKit ecosystem and focus on music playback and intercom functionality. The device, codenamed J490, is expected to launch in 2025, with pricing similar to Google's Nest Hub Max and Amazon's Echo Hub.
Apple is preparing to launch a new smart home device, code-named J490, which will serve as a wall-mounted display for controlling home appliances, videoconferencing, and navigating apps using AI. The device, expected to be announced as early as March, will feature the new Apple Intelligence AI platform and is designed to act as a home command center.
Apple's latest tvOS beta includes a reference to "homeOS," fueling speculation about the tech giant's plans for a smart home operating system. This isn't the first time such references have surfaced, and rumors suggest potential new HomePod variants, including one with a touchscreen resembling an iPad on a robotic arm. Whether Apple will expand its smart home efforts beyond the current HomePod and HomePod mini remains to be seen.
Code references in the tvOS 17.4 beta suggest that Apple may be developing a new operating system called "homeOS" for use within the home environment, possibly related to its existing HomeKit smart home framework and HomePod devices. The references were discovered in the developer beta, and while there's no clear indication of its purpose, speculation includes potential use for smart home displays and integration with future devices. It's uncertain when more details about homeOS will be revealed.
Code in the tvOS 17.4 beta hints at Apple's ongoing work on "homeOS," possibly a combination of tvOS and HomePod software for a smart home presence. Rumors suggest a new smart home display and a next-generation HomePod with a display could be in the works, with a potential release as early as 2024. The update also adds a SharePlay feature for the HomePod, and with an upcoming spring event, more details on Apple's homeOS plans may be revealed soon. Additionally, iOS 18 is anticipated to be a significant update for the iPhone.