Latest HomePod News

Apple's 'iPhone 8' may do facial recognition while laying on tables & desks

Code found in Apple's HomePod firmware may suggest that the "iPhone 8's" facial recognition system — internally dubbed "Pearl" — will be able to scan someone and unlock a device while it's resting on a flat surface, instead of forcing users to pick it up and aim the camera.

Roger Fingas 8 years ago 46

Apple TV with 4K UHD, 10-bit HDR and Dolby Vision revealed by HomePod firmware

Apple's own firmware for the upcoming HomePod speaker has proven to be the gift that keeps on giving for enthusiasts, this time revealing that a next-generation Apple TV will boast support for 4K video, as well as high dynamic range in both 10-bit and Dolby Vision formats.

Neil Hughes 8 years ago 50

Yoga & water polo among new activities coming to Apple Watch, latest code leak suggests [u]

The built-in Workout app on the Apple Watch may soon gain many more activity types, such as yoga, wrestling, and water polo, according to the latest discovery in Apple's HomePod firmware. [Updated with corrected info]

Roger Fingas 8 years ago 9

New user interface sounds unique to Apple's HomePod pulled out of released firmware

The delve into the HomePod firmware continues, with enterprising coders extracting resources including user interface sounds from the device.

Mike Wuerthele 8 years ago 12

Watch: HomePod firmware reveals 'iPhone 8' details

Apple inadvertently released firmware for its forthcoming HomePod speaker over the weekend, and in doing so leaked loads of information related to a next-generation iPhone.

AppleInsider Staff 8 years ago 2

HomePod firmware points to 'iPhone 8' split status bar, tap to wake, embedded Touch ID in question

Digging deeper into HomePod firmware that was released over the weekend, developer Steven Troughton-Smith is coming up with additional details surrounding Apple's next-generation iPhone, including what could be confirmation of a split status bar user interface and a new "tap to wake" feature.

Mikey Campbell 8 years ago 32

Further Apple HomePod firmware spelunking shows 1GB of RAM, 272x340 screen

A deeper dive into the HomePod firmware that was briefly available over the weekend shows the A8-powered device will boast 1GB of RAM available and a 272-by-340 pixel screen, suggesting that rudimentary app support will be possible for the hardware in the future.

Mike Wuerthele 8 years ago 17

Evolving tactics, rule changes make it harder to uncover future Apple product names

While Apple is finding it increasingly hard to stop feature leaks, this year, the company has had some success preventing people from learning exact product names — owing to the countries it's now choosing for trademarks.

Roger Fingas 8 years ago 5

Apple HomePod firmware reveals 'iPhone 8' bezel-less design, facial recognition

Sometimes the best source of Apple leaks is Apple itself, as revealed by the company's HomePod firmware, which apparently includes a rough sketch of the front face of the "iPhone 8," as well as references to its anticipated facial recognition unlock feature.

Neil Hughes 8 years ago 38

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