Code references to 'homeOS' have been found in the first developer beta of tvOS 17.4, suggesting that Apple may be developing a new operating system for home use. The discovery has sparked speculation about Apple's potential plans for 'homeOS.' The references to 'homeOS' have resurfaced in subsequent beta releases, indicating ongoing development. Additionally, Apple has released a revised build of iOS 17.4 beta 1, with undisclosed fixes and updates, including support for iPhone sideloading. The changes in the updated versions of iOS 17.4 and iPadOS 17.4 are described as minor, with no new tvOS 17.4 beta debuted. The release of the public beta of iOS 17.4 has also been announced, signaling progress in the development of the new operating system.
iOS 17.4 beta 1 gets rare mid-stream update https://t.co/IcvrRyWDjH #Apple
#Apple Releases Public Beta of #iOS 17.4 — With a New Developer Beta https://t.co/mIKnyjI2Ud
Apple seeded updated versions of the first beta of iOS 17.4 and iPadOS 17.4 to developers on Tuesday. The changes are so minor over the versions from a week ago that Apple still calls each beta 1. No new tvOS 17.4 beta debuted, though. 1/4 https://t.co/VlOYCTGP3B
iOS 17.4 Beta 1: What Features Your iPhone Could Get Soon https://t.co/7O89jQDm48
Apple seeds new iOS 17.4 beta 1 build with iPhone sideloading and more https://t.co/4HKT2ysAG2
After restarting the beta process a week ago, and in parallel with the public beta, Apple has an update for the first beta of iOS 17.4 with so-far undisclosed fixes. By @mike_wuerthele https://t.co/NzYnm6jcFj
Apple releases revised build of iOS 17.4 beta 1 https://t.co/pN765oopMc by @filipeesposito
Apple Seeds First iOS 17.4 Public Beta With EU App Ecosystem Changes, Re-Releases Dev Beta https://t.co/jTeRrhNdd8 https://t.co/NnxIIZC8hP
Apple’s mysterious homeOS referenced again in tvOS 17, and I think it might debut soon https://t.co/VOrVb1YEXt
References to 'homeOS' resurface in tvOS 17.4 beta https://t.co/7EEnqdqeN9 #Apple
#Apple’s First iOS 17.4 Beta is Out | Here’s What’s New https://t.co/0IswgaEKjI https://t.co/9fye1xaTlB
Code discovered in the first beta of tvOS 17.4 indicates that Apple is continuing to work on “homeOS” behind the scenes. #applenews https://t.co/8N9CnrVl1D https://t.co/1FUTZbqpHx
Apple once again references 'homeOS' in latest tvOS beta https://t.co/gnmywzceXx by @ChanceHMiller
Code references in the first developer beta of tvOS 17.4 to "homeOS" could be an indication that Apple is working on a new operating system aimed for use within a person's home. By @MalcolmOwen https://t.co/pWXVupcvMR