Apple is preparing to make a serious push into the smart home with two intriguing new devices that blend familiar HomePod DNA with…
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HomePod 26 public beta delivers two new standout features
Apple has released public betas for iOS 26 and related updates, including a HomePod software 26 public beta. The new HomePod beta delivers…
You can now answer phone calls on your Apple TV, if you also have a HomePod
Apple has been enhancing the integration between iOS and tvOS in recent years. In 2023, it launched the FaceTime app on Apple TV…
Apple’s iOS 26 code hints at HomePod with display
In iOS 26 beta 4, a HomePod setting mentions a display-equipped HomePod, suggesting a potential future product that might launch soon…
U.S. opens first rare earths mine in over 70 years, backed by Trump administration
The U.S. opened its first new rare earths mine in over 70 years with the Brook Mine in Wyoming, which held its ribbon-cutting ceremony…
Apple’s HomePod Software 26 (homeOS 26) said to support original HomePod
Apple’s upcoming HomePod Software 26 (homeOS 26) update will support the original first-generation HomePod along with all later HomePods…
New ‘display-equipped HomePod’ to enter mass production after WWDC – Ming-Chi Kuo
According to analyst Ming-Chi Kuo, Apple’s new display-equipped HomePod, expected to feature a 6-7 inch screen and powered by…
Smart speaker support coming to Matter, but there’s a key limitation for Apple’s HomePod
Matter, a smart home standard designed to improve compatibility between different ecosystems like those of Apple, Google, and Amazon…
Apple’s new HomePod said to feature 6-7 Inch OLED display
According to a new report by Korean outlet SE Daily, Apple’s upcoming third-generation HomePod will feature a 6- to 7-inch OLED display…
HomePad: Apple’s display-equipped HomePod delayed again – Ming-Chi Kuo
Apple’s highly anticipated HomePod with a built-in smart display has been delayed. According to analyst Ming-Chi Kuo, the device is now…
Apple expected to make home hardware ‘a top priority,’ with homeOS-powered smart displays and robotic devices
Apple is poised to make a significant push into the smart home market. Their new strategy involves integrating Apple screens and…
Rumored Apple ‘HomeAccessory’ may feature square display, A18 chip for AI, and more
For some time now, Apple has been rumored to be working on a new home accessory that combines capabilities of an iPad, Apple TV, and HomePod…
YouTuber hacks first-gen HomePod’s hidden debug port to carry USB audio
A YouTube repair specialist known as “NicsFix” has discovered a surprising use for the debug port on first-generation HomePods…
New ‘HomeAccessory’ HomePod with display found in code references
Rumors of a display-equipped HomePod are heating up. Code references unearthed recently point to a new Apple product called “HomeAccessory”…
Apple Intelligence said to be coming to Vision Pro, but not HomePod
Apple Intelligence is reportedly in the works for the Vision Pro, but, weirdly, not for the voice-controlled HomePod…
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…
tvOS 18 introduces new cinematic experiences with InSight, Enhance Dialogue, and smart subtitles
Apple on Monday announced software updates across its Home products. With tvOS 18, intelligent new features…
Apple reportedly finalizing terms to incorporate OpenAI’s ChatGPT technology into operating systems
Apple reportedly is close to a deal with ChatGPT-creator OpenAI to integrate its generative artificial intelligence (GenAI) technology…
Apple reworks leadership of AirPods, HomePod team
The team responsible for AirPods, HomePod, and similar audio products at Apple will soon undergo leadership changes due to the departure…
Leaked images show Apple HomePod prototype with touchscreen LCD
A few months ago, Apple prototype collector Kosutami shared on X the first images of a prototype HomePod with an LCD display. The images…
Apple tests HomePod with a display with iPad mini running tvOS 17
Apple is experimenting with a modified iPad mini running tvOS for a future HomePod with a display that would be intended to be used for…
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 releases tvOS 16.4.1 and HomePod Software 16.4.1
Apple on Wednesday released tvOS 16.4.1 as well as HomePod Software 16.4.1 for Apple TV and HomePod, respectively…
Apple said to unveil HomePod with 7-inch display in first half of 2024
Tianma is set to debut in Apple’s supply chain and Apple will unveil a new HomePod featuring a 7-inch display in 1H24, with Tianma as the…
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…
Smart speaker shootout: Original HomePod vs. HomePod (2nd gen.)
Apple in mid-January unveiled HomePod (2nd generation), a powerful smart speaker that delivers next-level acoustics in a gorgeous, iconic…
Apple releases tvOS 16.3.1 and HomePod 16.3.1
Apple on Monday released tvOS 16.3.1 and HomePod Software Version 16.3.1, both which includes general performance and stability improvements…
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 new HomePod will connect to devices no matter who makes them, thanks to Matter
Apple’s relaunch of its HomePod smart speaker includes not just upgraded acoustics but a new feature: support for Matter, which Apple…
How many times do we have to tell you not to put HomePod on wooden surfaces?
When the original HomePod launched in 2018, owners quickly found that the smart speaker can leave white rings on some wooden surfaces. You…
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 preps smart display, new Apple TV hardware in smart home push
Apple is working on a slate of devices aimed at challenging Amazon and Google in the smart home market, including new displays and…
Apple adds iOS 16.2 Home architecture update to internal list of major issues
Indicating iOS 16.2’s Home architecture update caused widespread and systemic issues to users’ HomeKit devices and setup, Apple has…
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…
What to do if you can’t access a home or accept a home invitation in Apple’s Home app
Apple’s reimagined Home app offers users easier ways to navigate, organize, view and control all of your smart home accessories…
How to adjust Siri’s speaking volume on your iPhone, Apple Watch, Mac, and HomePod
If Siri is speaking too loudly or softly on your iPhone, Apple Watch, Mac, or HomePod, you can adjust Siri’s speaking volume easily…
How to upgrade to the new Apple Home architecture (and why you might not want to, yet)
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 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 prepping smart HomePod hub for iPad docking
Apple is prepping a smart HomePod hub that will allow users to dock iPads to create a smart hub system with hi-fi speakers. The approach…
