Apple Says HomePod 2 Also Works as Default Speaker With Select Macs

Popular StoriesSiri AI Coming to HomePodWednesday September 23, 2026 10:04 am PDT by Juli CloverApple's smarter, more capable version of Siri is expanding to the HomePod, according to details found by code sleuth pdfu. According to pdfu, HomePod Software 27 includes the system behind Siri AI, called "Linwood," along with new status lights in the Siri AI colors. Since HomePod Software 27 is out and Siri AI isn't available on existing HomePods, it's possible support will be limited to...Apple Still Plans to Release a New Full-Sized HomePodWednesday September 30, 2026 6:03 am PDT by Joe RossignolBloomberg's Mark Gurman today briefly mentioned that "Apple aims to eventually update its larger HomePod," assuring that the company remains committed to the full-sized speaker, which was discontinued in 2021 and reintroduced in 2023. The report said a new HomePod mini, new Apple TV 4K, and an all-new Apple smart home hub will all be announced on Tuesday, October 13, but it sounds like a new ...Apple TV 4K Rumored to Support Four HomePods for Surround SoundLast month, a proven leaker revealed that Apple has tested the ability to connect four HomePods to an Apple TV 4K for surround sound, with the HomePods intended to be arranged in front-left, front-right, rear-left, and rear-right positions. Now further evidence of this functionality has surfaced ahead of an announcement from Apple. First, the same leaker known as "pdfu" has uncovered...