Latest HomePod News

HomePod adds phone calls, improved Siri, search by lyrics in software update

Near the end of the "Gather Round" keynote Wednesday, Apple CEO Tim Cook announced some updated features for HomePod, including improved Siri functionality — and they have now arrived.

Stephen Silver 7 years ago 16

Comparing Apple's HomePod versus the Fluance Fi70 speaker

While the HomePod provides room-filling sound and Siri-powered smart features, there are alternatives that could provide similar features while maintaining the audio. One option is the Fluance Fi70, a Bluetooth-enabled speaker boasting power and quality that the HomePod simply cannot match.

Max Yuryev 7 years ago 19

Beyond the new 'iPhone Xs,' what to expect from Apple's Sept. 12 'Gather round' special event

Now the invitation is out, you could brace yourself for speculation, wild predictions, a lot of wishful thinking, and a few Apple leaks. AppleInsider examines Apple's hardware lineup, detailing what we might see — and exactly why.

William Gallagher 7 years ago 74

Apple's HomePod claims six percent of the smart speaker market, as Google closes gap with Amazon

New data says that Apple is now the fourth smart speaker manufacturer as measured in sales worldwide with about 700,000 HomePods sold in the quarter, about six months after its launch.

Stephen Silver 7 years ago 31

Apple proposes devices using depth mapping for gesture controls, contextual responses

Home entertainment devices like the HomePod could be improved by analyzing the local environment and a user's actions, an Apple concept suggests, with monitoring of a room potentially able to improve gesture-based control of audio, as well as contextual responses like turning down the volume if the room is empty.

Malcolm Owen 7 years ago 5

Apple's secret Services sauce sells systems

Despite making the hardware business look easy, Apple hasn't always been incredibly successful in introducing new devices. But comparing its biggest hits with its worst misses helps to isolate a secret sauce that is driving demand for the company's products globally.

Daniel Eran Dilger 7 years ago 27

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Podcast discusses Apple's money, where it comes from, where it goes and more

William Gallagher 7 years ago 2

Apple's HomePod seizes 'small but meaningful' portion of US smart speaker market

Apple's HomePod is edging its way into the U.S. smartspeaker market, but has plenty of ground to cover if it wants to catch up with industry leaders Amazon and Google.

Roger Fingas 7 years ago 23

HomePod private beta could be testing voice calls, multiple timers

The HomePod could enable users to place phone calls through the smart speaker, a report on a private beta for HomePod OS 12 claims, with the array of incoming new features for the audio device including the ability to use it as a speakerphone for a wirelessly-connected iPhone.

Malcolm Owen 7 years ago 24

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