Apple's macOS beta hints at HomePod model with customizable screen faces
Code in the macOS 26.7 beta references a new HomePod variant that appears to include a display with watch-style faces and wall-mount options.
Apple's recent macOS 26.7 beta reveals internal references to a forthcoming HomePod model that likely incorporates a visual display, marking a shift from the current speaker-only designs. The code mentions a "HomeAccessory" component with a "Face Gallery," indicating watch-like, customizable faces that can host widgets and Smart Stacks, and the system may run a variant of tvOS. Privacy features appear to include detection of a nearby iPhone to decide whether personal widget data is shown.
References to "HomeAccessory_wall" imply a wall-mountable version, while other identifiers hint at a tabletop robot (codenamed J595) and a modestly updated HomePod mini (B525) with new colors. The leak also alludes to upcoming updates across Apple's product line, including iPhones, AirPods, iPads, and Macs.
Why it matters
The leak suggests Apple is expanding its smart-speaker lineup with a display, potentially reshaping the home-automation market.
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