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Leaks reveal new Apple TV 4K and HomePod features coming next week
9to5Mac • • general
Key Points:
- Apple is set to launch new Home products next week, including updated Apple TV 4K, HomePod, and HomePod mini models, with several new features revealed in recent software leaks.
- The tvOS 27.2 beta 3 includes references to Apple Intelligence powered by Siri AI, which is expected to be exclusive to the new Apple TV hardware.
- iOS 27.2 beta code suggests that nearby home accessories could display controls in the iPhone’s Dynamic Island for easier access.
- AudioOS 27.2 beta 3 reveals enhancements for HomePod surround sound, including Siri’s ability to recognize speakers in a surround system and improved Siri request routing when HomePod is part of a Home Theater group.
- Apple TV profiles are expanding with new image options featuring characters from Apple TV shows and movies, and for the first time, profiles will be available on iPhone and iPad with iOS and iPadOS 27.2.
