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Developing· Apple· Published Jul 14, 2026

9to5Mac reports tvOS 27 and HomePod 27 public betas are now available

9to5Mac reported that Apple has opened public beta access for tvOS 27 and HomePod 27. The post also outlines several features Apple says are included, while noting that one rumored Siri AI feature is not in the betas yet.

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According to 9to5Mac, Apple TV 4K users can try tvOS 27 early through Apple’s beta program, and HomePod owners can do the same with HomePod 27. The article highlights interface, audio, and performance tweaks Apple has already described.

Why this matters

This gives early testers a first look at the software updates before their wider release. It also helps set expectations by showing which features are present now and which ones are still missing.

Confidence reason

Reporter-level source from 9to5Mac with clear on-the-record article text describing public beta availability and listed changes.

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  • 9to5MacPrimary
    tvOS 27 and HomePod 27 public betas now available, here’s what’s new - 9to5Mac
    Ryan Christoffel
    "Apple TV HomePod Apple TV 4K tvOS 27 tvOS 27 and HomePod 27 public betas now available, here’s what’s new Ryan Christoffel | Jul 13 2026 - 1:59 pm PT 5 Comments Apple has just rele"
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