11.05.2025
Code strings in the latest iOS 26.2 beta suggest Apple is preparing a new first-party smart-home accessory to expand the Apple Home ecosystem beyond the Apple TV and HomePod.Apple could
Apple could release a display for the smart home
Lurking in iOS 26.2, there is a system flag labeled "isFirstPartyAccessory." Existing smart-home devices use flags like "isAppleTV" and "isHomePod," but this new entry doesn't match any current product.
That difference suggests Apple is testing support for a new category of hardware designed in-house. Hidden references like these often appear before hardware announcements and usually indicate upcoming Home integration.
Rumor Score: 🤔 Possible
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