This week on AI: Apple's HomePod arrives, 2018 iPhone modems, 'iBoot' code leaks

By Roger Fingas

Originally intended to ship in December, the HomePod made its long-awaited debut on Friday. While the smartspeaker dominated headlines, Apple meanwhile dealt with a source code leak, and Intel was rumored to score a coup with 2018 iPhones.

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First look: Apple's HomePod is loud, heavy and powerfulKGI: Intel might be exclusive modem supplier for 2018 iPhone lineup, Qualcomm iced outSource code for iOS 9's 'iBoot' component reportedly leaks onlineApple Music poised to overtake Spotify in US, possibly this summerTelegram was pulled because of child pornography, says Apple's Phil SchillerNYPD begins rolling out 36,000 iPhone 7, 7 Plus handsets to Manhattan copsFirst look: iPhone Battery Health settings in iOS 11.3EU to scrutinize Apple's Shazam takeover on competition concerns from member statesUber reinstates Maps extensions, Siri integration in updateApple blames misdirected Search Ad reports on 'processing error,' makes corrective changesApple diversifying supply of Face ID camera providers for 2018 iPhone lineReporters Without Borders urges journalists to move or close Chinese iCloud accountsApple adds live news section to TV app on iOS and tvOSFirst HomePod orders arrive as Apple publishes User Guide