Latest HomePod News

HomePod now $299 in US, similar cuts made worldwide

Apple has permanently lowered the retail price of the HomePod to $299 in the U.S, a $50 cut from the launch price.

Mike Wuerthele 7 years ago 30

Apple HomeKit seen 'gaining traction' in smarthome accessories towards 2023

As the number of smarthome devices approaches a forecast 1.56 billion in 2023, ones compatible with Apple's HomeKit should finally gain more "traction," according to research firm IDC.

Roger Fingas 7 years ago 21

How to make and receive phone calls on HomePod

Apple doesn't promote this and it wasn't available when HomePod first launched, but since iOS 12 you've been able to ignore your iPhone and make or receive all your calls through the company's smart speaker.

William Gallagher 7 years ago 18

Apple hunts for program manager to help respond to Siri criticisms

Apple is searching for a Siri engineering program manager to keep tabs on how the world is reacting to the AI assistant and transform any criticism into real-world improvements.

Roger Fingas 7 years ago 51

Daily deal roundup: $799 2018 iPad Pros (256GB), $799 MacBooks, $102 iPhone SE, $1,549 15" MacBook Pros

Friday deals are in effect now with some of the lowest prices seen to date on popular hardware. From 2018 256GB 11-inch iPad Pros for $799 ($150 off), to current 12-inch MacBooks for $799, and Apple's 32GB iPhone SE with 60 days of service for $101.99 with coupon, these deals are valid for a limited time only while supplies last.

Christine McKee 7 years ago 0

HomePod sales up in fourth quarter, Amazon and Google extending lead

Smart speakers such as the HomePod have helped almost double the global shipments of the product category in the fourth quarter of 2018, but while Apple's speaker is seeing increased sales, it is seemingly falling behind its rivals in terms of overall market share.

Malcolm Owen 7 years ago 44

Apple changes British & Australian Siri voices on HomePod

Apple has stealthily updated Siri's British and Australian voices on the HomePod, apparently seeking to make them clearer and more natural-sounding.

Roger Fingas 7 years ago 25

HomePod holding at 6 percent of growing US smartspeaker market

The HomePod took 6 percent of the install base for U.S. smartspeakers in the December quarter, new research data claims, illustrating the uphill battle Apple faces versus Amazon and Google in an emergent marketplace flooded with cheaper alternatives.

Roger Fingas 7 years ago 45

Last call: $279 iPads and HomePods, $1,199 MacBook Pros, $800 off loaded 2017 15" MacBook Pro

New Apple deals have arrived just in time for Valentine's Day. Pick up an Apple iPad or HomePod for just $279 (up to $70 off). Meanwhile, current non-Touch Bar 13-inch MacBook Pros are marked down to $1,199 — and B&H has limited stock available of the 2017 15-inch MacBook Pro with 1TB of space and Radeon 560 graphics (now just $2,599 with a free sleeve).

Christine McKee 7 years ago 0

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