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HomePod Gains Four-Speaker Surround Sound in Code

4 articles • Started 2 months ago • Last updated 2 months ago

Apple is working on a surround sound feature for HomePod that would use four connected speakers, according to code discovered in recent HomePod software. The feature, which could expand Apple's audio capabilities alongside existing Party Mode functionality, has been identified in HomePod firmware by multiple sources. The development was uncovered over September 3-4, suggesting Apple is testing the multi-speaker configuration to enable immersive audio experiences across the HomePod lineup.

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