While Apple was quiet about HomePod updates at WWDC, that doesn’t mean it’s twiddling its thumbs…
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Yes, two Apple HomePods really are better than one
Apple’s iOS 11.4 update introduced HomePod 11.4 which bought two significant new features..
Siri’s last remaining cofounder is out at Apple in virtual assistant shakeup
Tom Gruber, the last of three Siri voice assistant co-founders still at Apple…
Apple continues to signal the importance of AI
Apple’s head of AI, John Giannandrea, will take responsibility for Siri from Craig Federighi…
Apple’s HomePod offers parents the satisfaction of being listened to
We’ve tried a variety of speakers out over the years in our family…
Apple combines machine learning and Siri teams under John Giannandrea
Apple is creating a new AI/ML team that brings together its Core ML and Siri teams…
Apple releases iTunes 12.8 with AirPlay 2 support
Use the AirPlay menu to easily group HomePod, Apple TV, and other AirPlay 2…
Apple releases tvOS 11.4.1, watchOS 4.3.2, and HomePod 11.4.1
Apple today released tvOS 11.4.1, watchOS 4.3.2, and HomePod 11.4.1 alongside iOS 11.4.1…
Sonos files for IPO
Wireless speaker company Sonos Inc filed for an initial public offering on Friday…
These technologies could transform the lives of visually impaired people
A wave of new technology could soon improve everyday life for many of the 250 million people…
More than 1 in 10 consumers want voice commands for their toilet
Amazon’s recent launch of Echo Show and Fire TV Cube, is in clear response…
How do a pair of HomePods compare to a $180 LG sound bar?
The HomePod offers great audio quality, and as a pair, fantastic stereo music playback…
The Apple TV and tvOS could use a little love
The iPhone, Apple Watch, and Mac all got some love from Apple at this year’s Worldwide Developers Conference…
Apple may go all-in with audio
Apple plans to expand its audio product line next year with new AirPods, HomePods and possibly studio-quality over-the-ear headphones..
Apple to launch high-end AirPods, over-ear headphones in 2019
Apple Inc. is about to pump up the volume on its audio-device strategy, planning higher-end AirPods…
The best tech ads of the last 35 years
Last week the Association of Independent Commercial Producers announced the winners of its annual awards honoring…
iMore reviews Apple’s HomePod: Retina for your ears
One day, HomePod might be part of a greater SiriOS mesh that…
Can a pair of Apple’s HomePods take on a surround sound theater system?
Apple’s HomePod is one of the best sounding smart speakers on the market, and the recent addition of stereo pairing…
Spike Jonze’s brilliant ad for Apple’s HomePod wins major advertising award
Apple’s brilliantly creative HomePod ad won the…
David Pogue reviews Apple HomePod with stereo and multi-room capabilities: ‘Ooh, man’
Here’s the happy news for the true-blue Applehead: it works great…
There’s really no reason to buy a HomePod now or something
At an event in San Francisco on Wednesday, the home-audio company…
Why Apple shouldn’t have released the HomePod without AirPlay 2
Apple (finally) released AirPlay 2 this week, which notably offers the ability to create a stereo pair..
HomePod stereo pairing took a frustratingly long time to arrive, but it was worth the wait
It was a frustratingly long wait for Apple to finally launch AirPlay 2…
Apple adds AirPlay 2 section to HomeKit webpages, lists AirPlay 2-capable speakers and receivers
Apple today updated their HomeKit webpages on which they list all of the available HomeKit-capable…
Apple releases tvOS 11.4 with AirPlay 2 for 4th and 5th gen. Apple TV models
Apple today released tvOS 11.4, the fourth major update to the tvOS operating system…
Google overtakes Amazon to lead in smart speaker market unit sales
Smart speakers continue to be the world’s fastest-growing consumer technology segment…
Apple WWDC 2018: iPhone, iPad, software and what to expect
In just 11 days and a few hours, the Apple Keynote presentation that traditionally launches the World Wide Developers’ Conference…
Why app developers want free trials on Apple’s iOS App Store
Independent developers have always been an important part of the App Store, fueling the iPhone with innovative ideas…
Google’s new ‘YouTube Music’ is not a threat to Apple Music or Spotify
Announced earlier this month, Alphabet subsidiary Google is launching its new YouTube Music service today…
Apple to give Siri new voice at WWDC? No. Old news
Big wave of posts over the last day or so, all of them quoting this post…
Apple to launch $199 HomePod under Beats brand, says source
Apple is preparing to announce a less expensive version of HomePod under the Beats label…
Apple to make Siri ‘a lot smarter,’ give ‘a brand new voice’ and a ‘meshy and matte new home’ at WWDC [UPDATED]
With Apple’s annual Worldwide Developers Conference (WWDC) inching closer, Siri has revealed plans…
Apple brings ‘Everyone Can Code’ to schools serving blind and deaf students across the U.S.
Apple is teaming up with leading educators for blind and deaf communities across the US to bring accessible coding to their schools…
Tim Cook confirms Apple Music’s 50 million users, big push into TV and movies
In a wide-ranging interview, Apple CEO Tim Cook divulged Apple Music subscriber numbers…
Ahead of Global Accessibility Awareness Day, Apple seeks to ‘take disability out of the equation’
Austin Pruitt, a two-time US Paralympian, walked me over to a racing wheelchair…
Apple’s ‘personal assistant activation’ patent application hints at improved Siri
Apple’s ‘personal digital assistant’ has been criticized for not measuring up to some of its competitors…
Apple’s HomePod likely to get Calendar support in iOS 11.4
The lack of Calendar support for Siri on HomePod has been a glaring issue of Apple’s home speaker…
iOS 11.4 will allow Siri to recognize AirPlay commands
Unlike iOS 11.3, iOS 11.4 seems to be primarily aimed at fixing all the minor niggling issues with iOS 11…
AirPlay vs. Bluetooth: Which receivers and speakers should you buy?
When it comes to wirelessly streaming audio from a phone, tablet, PC, or Mac, people generally…
The EU needs to do more to reign in Apple, Amazon, and Google
The European Union intends to tighten the standards regulating the digital economy…
Teardown: Apple HomePod smart speaker
Apple is seeking to reward buyers with an array of innovative features. Most target audiophiles…
Spotify takes on Apple Music with new free tier
Spotify is going all in on its free tier to take on Apple Music…
