Apple reportedly developing new operating system for future smart devices

Apple is reportedly working on a completely new operating system codenamed ‘Charismatic’. As reported by Bloomberg’s Mark Gurman, the new OS is said to power Apple’s yet-to-launch smart home hub and a tabletop robot which the company is expected to unveil in 2026 and 2027 respectively. This new operating system from Apple will mark a major expansion of the company’s software ecosystem beyond iOS, macOS, and watchOS.The new version of the operating system is said to be Apple’s long-rumored homeOS, designed specifically for ambient smart devices. As reported by Gurman, the new ‘Charismatic’ operating system will be blend of elements of tvOS and watchOS.The upcoming OS is said to feature a hexagonal grid of apps which is similar to that of Apple Watch interface. It is also tipped with come with multi-user support with facial recognition which will help in personalising content and layout. The smart home hub is also said to come with Siri voice control as the primary input method with optional touch interaction. The pre-installed apps will include Calendar, Camera, Music, Reminders, and Notes, tailored for shared household use.Apple is expected to reveal more about Charismatic in the coming months, potentially aligning with hardware announcements for its smart home ecosystem. The move signals Apple’s deeper push into AI-powered ambient computing, where devices adapt seamlessly to users’ environments and routines.