Latest HomePod News

New year, new deals: $259 Apple HomePods; $355 128GB 2018 iPads; H&R Block tax software for Mac $18

Ringing in the new year, retailers are offering cash discounts on HomePods, MacBook Pros and iPads with discounts of up to $280 off. Ready to tackle tax prep? H&R Block Deluxe + State 2018 is on sale for $17.98 today only while supplies last.

Christine McKee 7 years ago 0

Analysts blow iPhone X sales guesses, Apple Watch saving lives — Apple's May 2018 in review

Depending on when in the month you asked, and who you talked to, sales of Apple's flagship iPhone X were appalling or fantastic. Meanwhile, the Apple Watch was saving lives and Amazon's Alexa was getting even creepier. AppleInsider takes a look at Apple's May 2018 in review.

William Gallagher 7 years ago 4

Apple Park opens, Woz scammed, Apple Watch pummels Swiss watches — February 2018 in Review

The long-awaited and delayed HomePod finally arrived to a chorus of praise and complaints. Apple also officially moved into its spaceship campus, Woz got taken by a scammer, and the entire Swiss watch market got beaten, all in February 2018.

William Gallagher 7 years ago 14

Siri accuracy dramatically improves in latest smart speaker showdown

Siri on HomePod improved its standing in an annual smart speaker comparison carried out by analyst Gene Munster's Loup Ventures, with Apple's virtual assistant weathering a barrage of accuracy tests to place second behind Google Assistant.

Andrew O'Hara 7 years ago 24

Last minute savings: $759 2018 iPad Pros, $249 2018 iPads, $100 off HomePods

Time is running out to snap up significant savings on Apple hardware and accessories just in time for Christmas. Find the lowest prices on 2018 MacBook Airs (starting at just $1,049 with a free USB-C hub), or save $250 to $350 on 2017 models. Apple's 2018 iPads are also on sale at $80 to $100 off, while HomePods are $249 while supplies last.

Christine McKee 7 years ago 0

Hot deal: Apple's HomePod on sale for $249 ($100 off) while supplies last

After originally selling out, B&H has brought back the incredibly popular $249 deal on Apple's HomePod with free expedited delivery. What's more, B&H will not collect sales tax in many states. Supplies are limited, so grab this deal while you can.

Christine McKee 7 years ago 0

Apple Music goes live for some on Amazon Alexa devices

Three days days ahead of schedule, Amazon has made Apple Music available to at least some of its Alexa owners.

Mike Wuerthele 7 years ago 8

Amazon Alexa & Google's Assistant are inexcusably terrible at knowing when they're called

As smart speakers continue to encroach into our lives, the cheaper ones from Google and Amazon need to get better at knowing when we do and don't want them to speak up.

Andrew O'Hara 7 years ago 57

HomePod destined for launch in China and Hong Kong in early 2019

Apple will be bringing the HomePod to China and Hong Kong, the company has announced, with the major markets set to be the next two regions where the smart speaker will be sold.

Malcolm Owen 7 years ago 1

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