MacRumors has uncovered information found in Apple’s code, referencing a new device named HomeAccessory17,1, a name previously unseen in Apple’s lineup. The closest match appears to be the HomePod, which Apple refers to as AudioAccessory.
Speculation suggests that this new device could be a touchscreen HomePod, reportedly in development by Apple for some time now, though initial reports indicated it wouldn’t be released this year. It is said to run on the foundational tvOS system from Apple TV.
Furthermore, the numerical designation 17,1 suggests it could potentially utilize the A18 chip, similar to the iPhone 16, possibly integrating with Apple Intelligence, a key selling point of this new home device.
In addition to this discovery, MacRumors also identified two more new devices, AppleTV14,4 and AppleTV14,5, hinting at new iterations of the Apple TV with two potential models. If all these devices are unveiled, they are likely to debut around September.
TLDR: MacRumors uncovers Apple code pointing to a new HomeAccessory17,1 device, possibly a touchscreen HomePod, along with two new AppleTV devices, hinting at new releases in September.
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