Apple is preparing to unveil an all‑new operating system, rumored to be called homeOS, blending elements of tvOS, watchOS, and iOS. According to Bloomberg’s Mark Gurman, the platform will power a long‑anticipated smart home hub featuring a 6‑ or 7‑inch square display, a HomePod‑like speaker, and built‑in facial recognition that personalizes content as users approach or move away. The system will support a grid of app icons, widgets, and customizable clock faces, and will be centered around Siri AI. Preinstalled apps include Calendar, Camera, Apple Music, Apple Podcasts, Apple News, Reminders, Notes, and a new Siri conversation app. Additional rumored capabilities cover FaceTime video calls, HomeKit accessory management, home security monitoring, photo galleries, and multi‑user support. Apple plans to introduce the hub as early as October, positioning homeOS alongside iOS, iPadOS, macOS, watchOS, tvOS, and visionOS.

Gurman’s latest Power On newsletter highlights the hub’s adaptive interface sizing and personalized display based on facial recognition. Trademark filings for homeOS suggest the name is already in the works. The device will combine speaker functionality with a square screen, offering features like music playback, calendar access, and HomeKit integration. Apple’s strategy appears to be integrating its ecosystem into a unified smart home experience, leveraging Siri as the core AI assistant.

The upcoming launch marks a significant expansion of Apple’s OS family, targeting the growing smart home market. Analysts anticipate the new hub could become a central piece in Apple’s broader AI and home automation strategy, potentially reshaping how users interact with their devices.

Apple is set to reveal the home hub in October, bringing together hardware and software innovations under the homeOS brand.