Things I learned about the rumored HomePod display from macOS beta code
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Apple's latest software references customizable faces for the rumored "HomePad.
Key facts
- The company seems to have leaked a bunch of references to unreleased products in a recent beta of macOS 26.7
- This macOS 26.7 beta, which came as an easter egg full of surprises, also references new iPhones, AirPods, iPads and even Macs
- Support for Siri AI and App Intents is also expected based on what the code tells them
- Apple's HomePod isn't exactly a hit, and it has never caught up to its competitors such as Amazon Echo devices
Summary
Apple's HomePod isn't exactly a hit, and it has never caught up to its competitors such as Amazon Echo devices. The company seems to have leaked a bunch of references to unreleased products in a recent beta of macOS 26.7. The current HomePods are speakers with Siri. Aside from a touch-sensitive surface for media controls, they don't have an interactive display. So what exactly does the code leaked this week reveal? The code reveals that its home screen will feature "Faces" and a "Face Gallery. These faces appear to be customizable with different widgets and even Smart Stacks, so you'll see different widgets throughout the day. The code also suggests that the new HomePod can detect when the user's iPhone is nearby to decide whether or not to display personal information in the widgets. Previous rumors suggest that this HomePod with a display will have a more square shape.