It’s fairly frequent for developer beta releases of Apple’s working techniques to incorporate references to unannounced or soon-to-launch merchandise. Nevertheless, the primary tvOS 17.4 developer beta consists of code references to homeOS, which signifies that Apple is engaged on a brand new working system behind the scenes. Because the identify suggests, the brand new OS can be designed for use in houses.
In June 2021, Apple posted two job listings that talked about ‘homeOS’ alongside iOS, watchOS, and tvOS. These job postings had been deleted rapidly after they grabbed the eye of the media. Since then, there have been no indicators of homeOS, apart from the newest tvOS beta launch.
When Apple launched the HomePod in 2018, it ran on iOS 11, however with the discharge of the HomePod software program 13.4, the enormous transitioned to utilizing the tvOS platform. MacRumors found these code references and stated that the corporate is perhaps working to extend its good dwelling presence past the HomePod.
The mysterious homeOS might be a mix of tvOS and HomePod software program. In response to the revered Apple reporter Mark Gurman, Apple is persistently engaged on a brand new good dwelling show that may be a direct rival to the Echo Present, Google Nest, and Meta Portal.
In fact, such a tool would require its personal OS. The good dwelling show is anticipated to characteristic an iPad-like design with a digicam for FaceTime calls. As a substitute of being positioned on a desk, the show is prone to be mounted to the wall and function a central hub for different good dwelling merchandise. Additionally, the machine might characteristic HomePod-like audio system and be a part of the HomePod lineup.
Since Apple added a SharePlay characteristic for HomePod in tvOS 17.4 beta, it sort of hints the corporate is engaged on a HomePod with a show.
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Transferring on, there was a justifiable share of rumors that Apple is growing a HomePod with a 7-inch show, which is perhaps launched as early as 2024. So, the homeOS might check with the HomePod with a show or the iPad-like dwelling hub. Nevertheless, there’s nothing concrete in the intervening time.
At present, tvOS 17.4 is within the first developer beta stage and the general public launch is anticipated in March alongside iOS 17.4, which brings app sideloading to the EU. The timing is near when Apple holds its Spring occasion.
We’ve already heard that new iPads are coming in late March. And now, with the point out of a brand new OS and an anticipated occasion, we would witness Apple’s homeOS plans quickly.
