A code reference on Apple’s backend, discovered by MacRumors, uses the identifier « HomeAccessory17,1 » – a new identifier, one that bears a resemblance to the HomePod’s « AudioAccessory » name.
In brief: It appears the long-running rumors that Apple is working on a new device that essentially combines the HomePod and the Apple TV are true. Code has been discovered suggesting the product is in the works, and it could support Apple Intelligence.
A code reference on Apple’s backend, discovered by MacRumors, uses the identifier « HomeAccessory17,1 » – a new identifier, one that bears a resemblance to the HomePod’s « AudioAccessory » name.
The device itself is thought to feature a speaker and an LCD screen, designed to compete with Amazon’s Echo Show smart displays and the Google Nest series.
