Last week, Apple released iOS 17 to developers4 and tvOS 174 Beta 1, which contains a series of changes under the European Union's Digital Markets Act. ios 17.4 brings a host of changes for the App Store, making it possible to sideload third-party apps and install other app stores on the iPhone.
While some of these changes won't be seen on other Apple products, tvOS 174 also brought his own discoveries. According to the latest findings, tvOS 17Apple's rumored HomeOS platform for future versions of HomePod is mentioned in 4.
Apple is planning for it"Family"Class of devices to launch a new platform. A few years ago, Apple released two job postings mentioning HomeOS. However, after attracting ** attention, the company removed the word. Still, it gives us a hint that the company plans to launch a dedicated platform for home-based devices or features. Now, MacRumors is available in the latest tvOS 174 Beta"homeos"word.
Currently, Apple's HomePod is running HomePod software. At first, the company used a lite version of iOS to power HomePod. Gradually, it transitioned to tvOS and then switched to a dedicated HomePod software update, with the current version being 134。The company is planning another switch, possibly for HomePod and devices that may be launched in the future.
In the past, we've heard that Apple is working on a new device that will combine the features of HomePod and iPad. The device will compete with the likes of the Amazon Echo Show, Meta Portal, and Google Nest Hub. Bloomberg's Mark Gurman mentioned that the rumored device will have a similar design to the iPad. It will have a built-in FaceTime camera and speakers. The device can optionally be mounted on a stand so that it can be hung on the wall. tvos 17.4 The homeOS mentioned in the beta has the potential to be a dedicated operating system for the device.
We also heard earlier that the company is working on an upgraded version of the HomePod that will have a display on top. The device is expected to be launched this year. So, tvOS 17The homeOS mentioned in 4 is likely to be the platform for these devices. tvos 17.The 4 beta also includes a SharePlay feature, presumably designed for the next-generation HomePod with a display.
It's possible that Apple will release iOS 17 in March4 Updates were released at the same time as tvOS 174。The company is also expected to host a spring launch event at the end of March.