HomePod Software Includes Inactive Siri AI Code

Apple’s HomePod Software 27 contains code associated with a future version of Siri powered by artificial intelligence, along with redesigned status lights, but the assistant is not active on current speakers, according to findings shared by developer pdfu. The software includes “Linwood,” described in the reports as the system behind Siri AI. The code also points to status lights in white, blue and orange, colors associated with the assistant on other Apple devices. One report also described updated audio chimes, though the shared findings do not establish how or when the changes would be enabled for users. The code and interface details were posted by pdfu on September 23. The reports rely on that same developer post, and Apple has not confirmed the findings, announced Siri AI for HomePod or said which models will support it. The presence of inactive code does not establish that the feature will reach speakers already in use. A refreshed HomePod mini is among the products rumored to be a possible first recipient. Reports suggest it could use a faster processor, but they differ on the chip under consideration and offer no confirmed specifications.