# Apple Is Testing a Four-HomePod Surround System, Code Suggests

> **Newsylist Open Intelligence Dossier** · First detected: 2026-09-04 23:29 UTC · Category: Technology · Sources: 5 · Current Velocity: 2.8

## Multi-Source Evidence Table
| Source Outlet | Headline | Published (UTC) | Verification URL |
|---|---|---|---|
| 9to5mac.com | Apple working on new surround sound, Party Mode features for HomePod | 2026-09-04 09:29 | [Source Link](https://news.google.com/rss/articles/CBMioAFBVV95cUxPVlFxYkZ1YmZDRnJHNnIxckg1SDZ4Qk1kZjJaYXZjZHZNMlhSZ19Zd3ZST1JyTnhSTnEza095QUVWaFVRLUppcTRzQm5WRVVHdkJmQm1OM2tDOFNEeTE0VWI1X2VyTHdNRE0xWW5KRWFwbjBBdUF0MlgtNHZwcUJCMC1oQ1JLZVVpSjBYWmlGMEhzX3pLVTlCNUktTGtoODJj?oc=5) |
| Letem světem Applem | Apple is preparing a huge upgrade HomePod! You can build a real home theater from four speakers | 2026-09-04 09:29 | [Source Link](https://news.google.com/rss/articles/CBMi1wFBVV95cUxQaWtmNTJ4VGtiekYxOHlseXBzVUl4NFRLMEpVc0pFQTh2aGFBZThRbEhlRDRzUFVTWldZWF9KOFM5enBsR0RUeDFuTV91UTR5VUx2X1RzYmpKVEFKTG1qWlFOWEI2bGV6c2E3aHFOQWV0bERVTWpKRmtOZXU0aTBxSWk4U3duNVpoUUVJS1ZVWURaV1R4Vk1UQ0JnbllpUzdERURicVk5NDNLNTBHZTVTbnZfVlZNRkNlRXhLLV9Pb3FTYWk5YzNYU1RmLUNsR0dBbU1fc1Z1TQ?oc=5) |
| Gadget Hacks | Apple Tests Four-HomePod Surround Sound System in audioOS 27 | 2026-09-04 09:29 | [Source Link](https://news.google.com/rss/articles/CBMinAFBVV95cUxQdjdid1hkd3piMVpzdDQ2S2RISFlndzdGMVluUXlMVmVaVjlyWXkwNWtwYm5LOWZxOUxEbmxRa2RIbXhwY0poR1k2QWVQUXRKaVptbnBBdXoyX0F2WDh6eThaTHFFUDdMS3hENEZma09qOWhmM092VlFfT1EzOHh2ZUJZcFBZZEEzajRPaGxEQ2lvR2JZTWxOc2cxbk4?oc=5) |
| AppleInsider | HomePods may finally get surround sound through four connected speakers | 2026-09-04 09:29 | [Source Link](https://news.google.com/rss/articles/CBMitAFBVV95cUxPT0FHNFFrNVpuQUJsRnlWT2NiaktJdGhPWXRDWXZTcW1SdU45cnBYeGdlaTVNME1weUJ2YWpBc29QYWVNZDYyN3lpQ241T3JNNHhLYkFoRXAtYUJUZTVvWDJZbi1hVHg4c0JhVGpyakNnWWJKRlowUmZVci1QeFZKUWhCaE9DUnBTbEdaTEhHNWVubDh2czhRTDBlclJBSHd4bzNrOHl0akxnZnl1REZFODNZWjM?oc=5) |
| MacRumors | Apple Is Testing a Four-HomePod Surround System, Code Suggests | 2026-09-04 09:29 | [Source Link](https://news.google.com/rss/articles/CBMihwFBVV95cUxQc3VrVHpVT3ViejRSdnluSmlfazRSTUVEdnNkMXg1WVlteUxVWmtBR2JsZnlCcjQtQmdLaWZFbE1EOGFjQnJGTFF2WFE0eWVrcUJBclNMbmxnWjhhSk9sTFpkSEhWVGl3TlNvZDZseDRwakR4TFliNUJkMXNlLXhLTHJGNUE5RmM?oc=5) |

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