Latest HomePod News

How to make the right device hear 'Hey, Siri'

With so many Apple devices, and so many ways to use Siri — it's no surprise that it goes wrong. Here's what should happen when you say "Hey, Siri," and how to help make sure it does.

William Gallagher 6 years ago 0

Apple releases iOS 13.5.1, iPadOS 13.5.1, watchOS 6.2.6 updates [u]

Apple has released updates for iOS 13.5.1 and iPadOS 13.5.1, along with watchOS 6.2.6, patches that make minor changes to the updates for iOS 13.5 and iPadOS 13.5 released less than two weeks ago.

Malcolm Owen 6 years ago 22

Apple researching audio system that uses speaker airflow for cooling

A future version of Apple's HomePod or possibly even a computer could use out-of-phase speakers for internal component cooling purposes.

Mike Peterson 6 years ago 7

HomePod sold out on online Apple Store as refresh rumors swirl [u]

Apple's online storefront is sold out of both black and white HomePods in the U.S., with the abrupt change in availability arriving amid rumors of a hardware refresh.

Mikey Campbell 6 years ago 18

Apple starts selling HomePod in India for less than US pricing

Months after it was officially made available in India, Apple is now promoting the HomePod and directing users to local resellers where, unusually, the device is sold for below the regular US pricing.

William Gallagher 6 years ago 10

Siri gets improved voice in Germany

German users are reporting that Siri is suddenly sounding much more natural, especially on HomePod, following a long-promised update to iOS.

William Gallagher 6 years ago 8

Siri may improve accuracy by mapping the room like a HomePod does

New research from Apple and Carnegie Mellon University delves into how smart devices could learn about their surroundings to better understand requests by knowing when and where they are being talked to.

William Gallagher 6 years ago 16

ARM-based MacBook, Apple game controller coming soon says leaker

A series of tweets from an anonymous Twitter account has allegedly leaked details about future products that are still being worked on by Apple, including claims of an ARM-based 12-inch MacBook and an Apple game controller.

Malcolm Owen 6 years ago 33

HomePod software now based on tvOS instead of iOS, report claims

Apple's HomePod operating system is now reportedly based on tvOS instead of iOS, according to a recent analysis of the firmware's code.

Mike Peterson 6 years ago 20

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