Latest HomePod News

First HomePod orders arrive as Apple publishes User Guide

HomePod is now on sale at Apple retail locations in Australia, New Zealand and other areas where the clock turned Friday, and customers who recently took receipt of the new smart speaker are posting photos of the device to social media outlets.

AppleInsider Staff 8 years ago 23

Apple HomePod shipping estimates slip in US after first reviews go live

Apple's online store is showing constrained HomePod supply in the U.S. after early reviews of the device went live on Tuesday, with orders placed today estimated for delivery by Feb. 12 at the earliest.

AppleInsider Staff 8 years ago 50

HomePod doesn't have manual EQ options, will auto-adjust based on analytics says Apple's Eddy Cue

People buying a HomePod will have to rely on the speaker's own automatic EQ adjustments, as there are no manual controls, Apple's senior VP of Internet Software and Services said at today's Pollstar Live conference for the concert industry.

Roger Fingas 8 years ago 48

HomePod review roundup: Apple's smart speaker sounds incredible, but Siri is lacking

As a home audio device, Apple's HomePod is a hit with critics, who have lauded the $349 accessory's superior sound quality. But the standalone speaker has not addressed the shortcomings of Siri, an area where HomePod lagged behind the capabilities of competitors Amazon Alexa and Google Assistant.

Neil Hughes 8 years ago 151

Apple employees can buy HomePod at half price for limited time

Apple employees are getting a late Christmas gift from the tech giant in the form of a 50 percent discount on the new HomePod speaker, which hits store shelves at $349 next week.

AppleInsider Staff 8 years ago 76

Apple Watch, AirPods drive Wearables rev 70%, outpacing size, growth of Amazon ads, Google Cloud, Alphabet Other Bets

Apple is criticized for making much of its revenues from one hit product: iPhone. However, its newest foray into Wearables has not only become its fastest-growing revenue source behind iPhone, but is also larger and growing more rapidly than other top tech firms' hyped future growth segments, such as Amazon's ads business, Google's Cloud and Alphabet's Other Bets.

Daniel Eran Dilger 8 years ago 28

Apple HomePod vs. Google Home Max: Which high-end smart speaker is right for you?

While the $399 Google Home Max and the $349 Apple HomePod are roughly aiming for the same market, both have taken very different approaches. AppleInsider compares the hardware, and delves into which speaker might work the best for you.

Mike Wuerthele 8 years ago 36

Apple confirms HomePod audio sources limited to Apple Music, iTunes purchases, podcasts & AirPlay

In newly-published specifications, Apple has confirmed that streaming on the Siri-equipped HomePod — shipping Feb. 9 — will focus mainly on its own services.

Roger Fingas 8 years ago 106

Amazon's Super Bowl ad reveals the same old Alexa ahead of Apple's HomePod

After a teaser suggested new voice options could be coming to Alexa, the release of Amazon's full Super Bowl spot reveals it was all just a joke, setting up a primetime ad where celebrities substitute in for Alexa — and poorly.

Neil Hughes 8 years ago 21

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