Apple’s HomePod Software 26 (homeOS 26) said to support original HomePod

Apple’s original HomePod
According to a private account on X with a proven track record for upcoming software updates, MacRumors reports that Apple’s upcoming HomePod Software 26 (homeOS 26) update will support the original first-generation HomePod along with all later HomePod models.
Tim Hardwick for MacRumors:
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Apple released the original HomePod eight years ago, so it’s good to see that Apple’s latest software will support it. As for what the new software will bring to the table in terms of new features, it’s not yet clear, but hopefully improvements to the Siri experience are forthcoming.
The HomePod family is expected to grow in size this year or next, with the arrival of Apple’s long-rumored smart home hub. We’re hoping that Apple provides an early preview of the home hub at WWDC, based on recent trademarking activity.

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MacDailyNews Take: We’ve got more than a couple of those around, still going strong (built like tanks), so it’s nice that they’ll remain current.
‘Tis highly likely that the software will be renamed to “homeOS” with the version number changing to the upcoming year, in this case, “26.”

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