The latest macOS 26.7 beta has revealed extensive details about upcoming Apple home products, including the long-awaited HomePad device. Code analysis suggests the HomePad will run a variant of tvOS but function more like a giant Apple Watch.
Key findings indicate the HomePad's interface will feature "Faces" and a "Face Gallery" similar to Apple Watch faces, but larger. These customizable displays can include widgets and Smart Stacks that change throughout the day. The code also reveals a privacy-focused feature where personal information only appears in widgets when an iPhone is detected nearby.
Two HomePad variants are expected: one with a speaker base resembling a HomePod, and another designed for wall mounting. Additional references in the code point to other unknown Apple home devices, sparking hopes for products like a smart doorbell.
The beta also contains references to a new HomePod mini, security camera, and next-generation Siri remote for Apple TV 4K, suggesting a major expansion of Apple's home product lineup.
Source: 9to5Mac · Summarized by HeadlinesBriefing