Latest HomePod News

Thousands of Amazon workers are listening in on Echo audio, report says [u]

In a bid to enhance its in-house Alexa voice recognition technology, Amazon reportedly employs thousands of people around the world to listen, transcribe and annotate audio clips recorded by Echo devices.

Mikey Campbell 7 years ago 42

Here are the best ways to get radio broadcasts to play on your HomePod or iPhone

Tips: It's easy to use AirPlay with a radio station's stream, but with a few steps, and an app or two, you can turn Apple's HomePod in conjunction with your iPhone or iPad into a fantastic, and flexible radio player.

William Gallagher 7 years ago 32

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

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 rolls out changes to female British voice on HomePod and iOS

Apple has made another change to the British voice of Siri on its devices, with iOS and HomePod users now able to hear an updated version of the female voice following similar upgrades recently made to the male version in February.

Malcolm Owen 7 years ago 17

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

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