Apple’s HomePod mini is no longer available from several online retailers, now listed as “discontinued” or “out of stock” — a pattern that…
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Slew of Apple product releases are imminent; no event, press releases only
Apple’s October product launches are imminent, featuring the M5 iPad Pro and an upgraded Vision Pro with a faster chip and improved strap…
These Apple products are set to get rare updates in 2025
Apple’s 2025 product lineup promises significant updates for several long-neglected devices. Expect six key product refreshes, each…
Apple introduces HomePod mini in midnight
Apple on Monday introduced HomePod mini in midnight, made with 100 percent recycled mesh fabric. At just 3.3 inches tall, HomePod mini…
Apple’s iOS 18 will finally allow users to choose their ‘Preferred Home Hub’
Apple Home users, rejoice! An update discovered in the first iOS 18 beta shows the addition of an option to choose a Preferred Home Hub…
YouTube Music now available natively on Apple HomePods
Alphabet subsidiary YouTube has officially launched YouTube Music support on Apple HomePod to all Premium and Music Premium members globally…
Apple’s HomePod Software 17.1 delivers Enhance Dialogue to original HomePod and HomePod mini
Apple has seeded developers with HomePod Software Update 17.1 RC which delivers support for the Enhance Dialogue feature to the original…
How to build your smart home using Apple Home
Apple’s redesigned Home app makes it easier to control all your smart home accessories — on all your Apple devices. It’s secure and…
Apple activates HomePod’s smoke alarm recognition
Apple’s HomePod and HomePod mini can now recognize the sound of smoke alarms, and automatically send a notification alert to a user’s iPhone…
Apple smart speaker shootout: HomePod vs. HomePod mini
Apple offers two smart speakers available: The second generation HomePod — a powerful, Siri-enabled smart speaker —that’s 6.6-inch tall…
How to set up home theater audio with HomePod or HomePod mini and Apple TV 4K
You can use a HomePod, HomePod mini, or multiple HomePods stereo paired with your Apple TV 4K to create a home theater experience with…
Apple’s Hardware Engineering VP explains HomePod’s triumphant return
Apple last month announced the return of the HomePod (2nd generation), a powerful smart speaker that delivers next-level acoustics…
How to use your HomePod to check a room’s temperature and humidity
Both HomePod mini and the new HomePod (2nd generation) have a temperature and humidity sensor, so, with HomePod software version 16.3…
HomePod software update delivers new features to every model
Apple announced the second-generation HomePod Wednesday with some nice new features, plenty of which are coming to existing models…
Apple again likely to offer a new premium HomePod speaker in 2023
At least one new HomePod is expected in 2023, the most interesting of which is a full-sized premium HomePod for which owners of…
Apple to launch HomePod mini in more countries globally
Apple recently announced that it is rolling out its HomePod minis globally in new countries. It will start selling Apple HomePod mini in…
Apple releases tvOS 16 and HomePod 16
Apple on Monday released tvOS 16 for Apple TV. Apple also released HomePod 16 software for HomePod and the HomePod mini…
Apple preps new high-end HomePod and updated HomePod mini
Apple is prepping a new high-end HomePod, an updated HomePod mini, and two other smart home devices, the latter two of which…
Why Apple’s next-gen ‘big’ HomePod will sell better this time
Apple discontinued the original HomePod model well over a year ago and it took a significant amount time to sell through existing stock…
Apple to resurrect HomePod this year
Apple is planning to release a new version of HomePod sometime this year, according to Apple analyst Ming-Chi Kuo. It will not feature any…
Apple releases HomePod Software 15.5.1
Apple on Wednesday released HomePod Software 15.5.1 for the HomePod and the HomePod mini, with the new software arrivming a week…
Ming-Chi Kuo: New HomePod model coming as soon as this year
Apple uber-analyst Ming-Chi Kuo suggests the compnay may release a new version of the HomePod as soon as this year…
Your Apple HomePod keeps getting more and more valuable
Apple’s original $299 HomePod, now, sadly, discontinued, is selling online at an average price that’s 25 percent more than Apple’s MSRP…
Apple is in a surprisingly strong position in smart speakers despite its years-late start
Apple in October 2020 unveiled HomePod mini smart speaker, nearly two years after the original higher-priced HomePod (since discontinued)…
Apple releases HomePod 15.1.1 Software
Apple today released HomePod 15.1.1 Software (build 1A2591) to all HomePod and HomePod mini users today…
HomePod mini is available in bold new colors starting today
Apple’s HomePod mini (there is no HomePod (any longer), much less a HomePod Max (never was), but we digress) is available in new colors …
Apple introduces HomePod mini in new yellow, orange, and blue colors
Apple today introduced HomePod mini in three bold new colors — yellow, orange, and blue — giving users more ways to express their style…
Apple hires new HomePod software chief
Apple has hired a new engineer, Afrooz Family, to lead software efforts for its HomePod smart speaker, aiming to turn the product into…
HomePod 15.1 beta 1 redelivers Lossless and Dolby Atmos with Spatial Audio support
HomePod Software Version 15.1 beta 1 is finally bringing back Lossless and Dolby Atmos with Spatial Audio support…
Apple’s U.S. HomePod sales continue to grow by triple digits
Apple’s U.S. HomePod smart speaker sales increased by triple digits each quarter since Q420, according to the latest Smart Speakers…
The Independent reviews Apple’s HomePod mini: ‘Small, but mighty’
Last October, Apple unveiled the HomePod mini which delivers impressive sound, the intelligence of Siri to get things done, and a smart home…
Apple’s HomePod mini now available in Austria, Ireland, and New Zealand
Apple’s HomePod mini is now available in Austria, Ireland, and New Zealand. Apple’s diminutive smart speaker delivers impressive sound, the…
tvOS 15 delivers two important new features to Apple TV
While tvOS hasn’t changed much in recent years, this year, with tvOS 15, Apple added two important new features for Apple TV users…
You can now AirPlay songs on Apple Music in Lossless from iPhone to HomePod
Although Apple’s HomePod speakers aren’t playing Lossless by themselves just yet, you can AirPlay in Lossless from your iPhone to the HomePod…
Apple’s HomePod mini has a secret sensor for smart home thermostats, other devices
Apple’s well-received HomePod mini smart speaker has a secret: a sensor that measures temperature and humidity that could be used to…
Apple discontinues original HomePod to focus on HomePod mini
Apple has discontinued its original HomePod after four years. The company says that it will continue to focus on the HomePod mini …
HomePod mini propels Apple to record quarterly global smart speaker share
Global smart speaker sales reached a record level in 2020. New model introductions from Apple, notably the new HomePod mini, and other…
Apple is driving Ultra Wideband adoption
Because of Apple’s promotion of devices with ultra-wideband enabled, applications based on UWB technology have increased and have a broader…
Apple’s HomePod mini can now be powered by 18W adapters and battery packs for portable use
Apple’s 14.3 update for the HomePod and HomePod mini allows the smart speakers to be powered by select 18W chargers and battery packs…
CNET smart speakers best sound overall: Apple HomePod
Apple’s HomePod, a breakthrough wireless speaker for the home that delivers amazing audio quality, has been lauded by CNET for…
Apple releases 14.2.1 Software for HomePod and HomePod Mini
A month after the release of the 14.2 HomePod software, Apple today released new 14.2.1 software designed for the HomePod and…
Apple’s HomePod mini vs. Amazon’s Echo vs. Google’s Nest Audio
Apple’s new HomePod mini, priced at just $99, is better positioned to compete with cheaper smart speakers from Google and Amazon…
