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Apple's watchOS 4.3 revives ability to browse an iPhone's music library from Apple Watch

With Apple's watchOS 4.3 beta, released to developers earlier on Thursday, users can once again peruse their iPhone's music catalog from a connected Apple Watch, a feature curiously removed from watchOS last year.

Mikey Campbell 8 years ago 21

'La La Land' writer and director Damien Chazelle tied to new Apple-funded show

Apple is continuing its push for unique video content with a new deal signed with "La La Land" writer and director Damien Chazelle.

Mike Wuerthele 8 years ago 17

HomePod hands on account finds sound superior to competitors, data only read to main user

A one-hour hands on period with the HomePod found sound quality beating out offerings from Google, Amazon, and Sonos, with security provisions preventing personal information from being read aloud by the HomePod when the primary user's main device isn't on the home network, preventing other users in the house from getting calendar items read or other personal notifications.

Mike Wuerthele 8 years ago 31

Reminder: HomePod can replace an Apple TV or iPad as a HomeKit hub

Not only can Apple's HomePod be used to control HomeKit devices, but it can take the role of a HomeKit hub, allowing for access and control of compatible peripherals from outside the home.

Mike Wuerthele 8 years ago 24

HomePod, QuickTime Player now support FLAC audio files, iTunes still doesn't

Apple's HomePod, Files in iOS, and QuickTime Player in macOS all support FLAC playback, but Apple's media management tool iTunes still does not making it more difficult for Apple users to use the high-quality file format than it could be.

Mike Wuerthele 8 years ago 8

Everything Apple has promised to add to HomePod in future updates

Apple's HomePod will be shipping soon — but beyond the features initially promised but not immediately arriving, there look to be a few more things coming to the HomePod in the future. AppleInsider gives you a full rundown of what to expect from HomePod in the weeks and months after it launches.

Mike Wuerthele 8 years ago 71

HomePod: Everything you need to know about Apple's smart speaker

Apple's HomePod is finally available to preorder this Friday, January 26th, and arriving in stores starting Friday, February 9th. AppleInsider delves into the device pre-release, and tells you everything you need to know before you drop $349 on it.

AppleInsider Staff 8 years ago 52

HomePod at launch lacks stereo linking and multiple-room support, features coming 'later this year'

Apple's HomePod may be shipping in the beginning of February, but multiple-room audio support and stereo sound between two HomePods will be absent at launch.

Mike Wuerthele 8 years ago 101

Apple HomePod smart speaker preorders begin Friday, shipments start Feb. 9

Apple's long-awaited HomePod arrives in stores beginning Friday, February 9 and is available to order online this Friday, January 26 in the US, UK and Australia.

Mike Wuerthele 8 years ago 56

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