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macOS 26.7 RC leak reportedly reveals codenames for HomePad, HomePod mini 2, and other unreleased Home devices
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Code references discovered in macOS 26.7 RC point to multiple unreleased Apple Home products, including two HomePad variants, a HomePod mini 2, a security camera, and two unknown Home accessories.
The scope of product codenames suggests Apple is preparing a significant expansion of its Home hardware lineup, which would broaden the target surface for HomeKit and smart-home integrations. References to a 'Pebble' codename believed to be homeOS and an 'audio_accessory_visual_reasoning' string hint at new platform capabilities that developers may need to account for.
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macOS 26.7 RC contains codenames for HomePad (two variants), HomePod mini 2, a Home security camera, two unknown Home accessories, and a next-generation Siri Remote.
A 'Pebble' reference in the code is believed to be the codename for homeOS, a dedicated operating system for Home devices.
An 'audio_accessory_visual_reasoning' string was found, potentially relating to AI-driven visual processing capabilities on the HomePad.
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