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Apple Working on New Surround Sound, Party Mode Features for HomePod

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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 works on a new surround system with four HomePods, with differentiated processing between front and rear speakers. In audioOS 27 code there are also Party Mode and a mysterious configuration that could involve future models on macitynet.it HomePod at the next level: Apple prepares the surround with four speakers

Apple is preparing a new surround sound system in audioOS 27 updates that will allow four HomePods to work together. Details revealed in the code also suggest that the company may be preparing new hardware related to HomePods.

So far, a maximum stereo pair of two HomePods can be set up as fixed audio output on Apple TV. This could change soon: In the current Beta 8...To post: Apple tests surround setup with four HomePods Where you can follow us: Facebook, Reddit, Google News, X, Threads Stay up to date? Adds us to Google as the preferred source!

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MacRumors broke the news in Glen Allen, United States on Friday, September 4, 2026.
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