Apple Teases ‘Charismatic’ Operating System for Smart Homes

Apple is developing a new operating system called “Charismatic,” which is likely to be its long-rumored “homeOS” platform. According to Bloomberg’s Mark Gurman, the software will combine elements of tvOS and watchOS, featuring a hexagonal grid of apps similar to Apple Watch.

The main focus of Charismatic will be on clock faces and widgets, with multi-user support that allows users to easily share devices. The operating system will include features like facial recognition, allowing for automatic layout changes based on user preferences. Users can interact with the platform using Siri voice commands or touch controls.

Preinstalled apps are expected to include Calendar, Camera, Music, Reminders, and Notes. As more information becomes available over the coming months, we can expect a clearer picture of this new operating system.

Source: https://www.macrumors.com/2025/08/16/apple-working-on-all-new-operating-system