Apple working on new surround sound, Party Mode features for HomePod
Apple has several new HomePod features in development, based on new code references discovered in audioOS 27. The code seemingly suggests work on a new surround sound system, something called Party Mode, and more. more…
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Apple has several new HomePod features in development, based on new code references discovered in audioOS 27. The code seemingly suggests work on a new surround sound system, something called Party Mode, and more. more…
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Apple has several new HomePod features in development, based on new code references discovered in audioOS 27.
The code seemingly suggests work on a new surround sound system, something called Party Mode, and more.
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https://9to5mac.com/2026/09/04/apple-working-on-new-surround-sound-party-mode-features-for-homepod/