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Hidden iOS 26.2 code points to mystery Apple smart home accessory

Macworld Apple’s smart-home lineup is currently limited to Apple TV and HomePod, but according to rumors, the company plans ...

Apple's next smart-home gadget is already hiding in iOS 26.2

Code strings in the latest iOS 26.2 beta suggest Apple is preparing a new first-party smart-home accessory to expand the Apple Home ecosystem beyond the Apple TV and HomePod.

iOS 26.2 hints new ‘Apple Creator Studio’ could be coming

OS 26.2 beta 1 arrived yesterday, and hidden in the release’s code, there’s reference to a new ‘Apple Creator Studio’ in the works.
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2 Surprising New Apple Maps Features Revealed In The New iOS 26 Beta

Apple shared plenty of exciting updates about iOS 26 at WWDC 2025, but as new versions of the beta have rolled out, data miners have been digging up even more features that Apple has yet to announce.