Apple's 2nd-generation HomePod speaker gets its first discount
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The HomePod can now alert you if a smoke alarm goes off while you’re out
The Sound Recognition feature, announced in January, listens for smoke and carbon monoxide alarms.
Apple’s rumored HomePod with a 7-inch screen looks set to arrive in 2024
It could be available in the first half of 2024, according to analyst Ming-Chu Kuo.
The second-gen HomePod may be easier to repair than the first
You won't have to deal with nearly as much glue.
84Apple HomePod (2nd gen) review: A smarter smart speaker
Thanks to five years of work, the new HomePod is much better than the first.
Apple may have scrapped plans for a new HomePod mini
The company is reportedly not "actively working" on a new model.
Apple's larger HomePod returns with upgraded audio and more smart home tools
The company's bigger smart speaker is now $299.
Apple's head of hardware design is leaving the company after three years
Evans Hankey replaced the famous Jony Ive in 2019.
Apple is reportedly developing a replacement for the original HomePod
It's said to feature the company's forthcoming S8 chip and a new display.
Apple rolls out iOS 15.5 with upgrades to Apple Cash and Podcasts
There are corresponding updates for Mac and iPad users, too.
Apple rolls out iOS 15.3 and macOS 12.2 to fix a major Safari exploit
WatchOS, tvOS and the HomePod also get some new software.
HomePod mini software update adds support for Apple Music lossless
The original HomePod is getting lossless and Dolby Atmos.
7Apple’s HomePod mini lineup adds three new colors
The new yellow, orange and blue models arrive this November.
Apple hires a new HomePod software lead amid speaker market struggles
Afrooz Family co-founded HomePod rival Syng.
Ecobee’s smart thermostat now supports Siri voice control
You'll need a HomePod to make Siri sing.HomePod mini update lets it become your default Apple TV speaker
Just don't expect lossless or spatial audio in the very near future.
HomePods get spatial audio and Apple Music lossless support in latest beta
Apple previously said it would enable lossless playback on the speakers via an update.
Spotify's iOS app won't get AirPlay 2 support anytime soon
The company cited 'audio driver compatibility issues' as the reason.
Apple lists the devices you should keep away from your pacemaker
You have to be careful about much more than the iPhone 12.
Apple reportedly planning AirPods Pro with fitness tracking for 2022
In the meantime, expect updated AirPods sometime this year.
