Leaked code suggests Siri AI will debut on upcoming HomePod model

A recent post by leaker pdfu revealed that the upcoming HomePod software, identified as version 27, contains code to support Siri AI, though the feature is not yet active for users. The leak includes a video demonstration of how the new assistant could appear on the device. Apple has not publicly confirmed any timeline, but the presence of the code suggests the rollout will likely require new hardware. The company introduced Siri AI in June without mentioning support for tvOS or HomePod, leading analysts to speculate that a hardware upgrade is needed. pdfu noted that it remains unclear whether the AI assistant will be limited to future models, but the lack of an announcement for existing HomePod units points to a hardware-specific launch.

"HomePod 27 software includes the necessary code for Siri AI—it just isn’t active right now for users," the leaker wrote.

"If Apple planned to bring Siri AI to older HomePod models, it likely would have announced the feature back in June," the follow-up post added.

Apple has not commented on the leak, and no official release date has been provided.