http://wccftech.com/apple-releases-new-firmware-for-its-homepod-smart-speaker-ahead-of-launch/

Today, Apple had seen fit to release the new firmware for its HomePod Smart Speaker ahead of its December launch. However, unlike Apple’s other software released, the new firmware for the speaker is not available through the Developer portal. Instead, only those testers have the ability to download it who already have the HomePod and it is also listed on third-party iOS software websites. This makes it available for download by the general public. So let’s dive in to see some more details on the new firmware and whether it has any other leak to offer.

Previously, when the iPhone X was running wild in the rumor mill, a HomePod firmware was released that provided developers with enough details for what the new flagship from Apple could have in store for users. The firmware was released back in July and it detailed various design aspects of the iPhone X and several other features like the Face ID facial recognition system.