Apple explores surround and Party Mode for HomePod
Apple is testing new HomePod features that let you set up four full-sized speakers in surround mode and add a 'Party Mode' to widen the sound, according to code found in the latest audioOS beta. Also spotted: a possible new HomePod speaker identifier. For now, these features are not guaranteed to ship, but code sleuths say Apple is at least experimenting with them.
- Code suggests quad HomePod surround sound under testing
- Party Mode aims for wide, even room coverage
- Dynamic tuning adjusts sound for movies or music
- Reference found to a new, unidentified HomePod model
- Apple hasn't confirmed any features for release
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