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Apple Developing New homeOS for Smart Home Hub

Bloomberg's Mark Gurman reports Apple is building a custom operating system blending iOS, watchOS, and tvOS for a planned smart speaker with display.

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What to know

  • Apple is building homeOS, a custom operating system blending iOS, watchOS, and tvOS for a smart home hub with a 6-7 inch square display and integrated HomePod speaker.
  • The device will use Siri AI as its centerpiece with features including facial recognition that personalizes information based on who is viewing, plus FaceTime, HomeKit management, and security monitoring.
  • The OS will run preinstalled Apple apps (Calendar, Music, News, etc.) and automatically scale interface elements based on user proximity to the device.

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Apple Developing New homeOS for Smart Home Hub
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    Gurman details homeOS features and hardware specs

    Gurman elaborated that the OS could be named homeOS based on trademark filings. The hub combines a HomePod-like speaker with a 6-7 inch square display; interface elements resize as users approach or move away. Preinstalled apps include Calendar, Camera, Apple Music, Podcasts, News, Reminders, Notes, and a new Siri app for AI conversations.

    “The hub will essentially combine a HomePod-like speaker with a 6-inch or 7-inch square display. Siri AI is expected to be at the core of the new operating system…”
    — Mark Gurman
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    Gurman reports Apple developing custom OS for smart home hub

    Bloomberg's Mark Gurman revealed Apple is building an all-new operating system mixing tvOS, watchOS, and iOS for a long-rumored smart home hub device. The OS will feature a grid of app icons, widgets, and customizable clock faces, with Siri AI at its core.

    “The new software platform is intended for Apple's long-rumored smart home hub. With built-in facial recognition, Gurman reported that the hub can identify who is looking at the display and show personalized information.”
    — Mark Gurman
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