Latest HomePod News

Apple again hints at unannounced 'homeOS' in job listing

An Apple job listing published in October included mention of "homeOS," an as-yet-unannounced operating system that could serve as an umbrella platform for smart home products like Apple TV and HomePod.

AppleInsider Staff 4 years ago 3

Apple releases HomePod software version 15.1.1 with fix for Podcasts playback

Apple has released software version 15.1.1 for HomePod mini and HomePod that fixes an issue where Podcasts could fail to play.

Wesley Hilliard 4 years ago 8

HomePod 15.1 update brings Apple Music Lossless & Dolby Atmos support

An update for the HomePod mini and HomePod has been issued by Apple, with HomePod Software Version 15.1 adding Lossless support along with Dolby Atmos to the company's smart speakers.

Malcolm Owen 4 years ago 18

Apple hires new HomePod Software Head to boost lackluster speaker sales

Apple hires a former staff member as HomePod Software Head in hopes of competing with best-selling smart speaker Amazon Echo.

Amber Neely 4 years ago 44

Siri on Ecobee SmartThermostat review: Apple's smart assistant invades your home

Ecobee has become the first third-party product to integrate Siri into its smart speaker and we've been testing it out with our Ecobee SmartThermostat for the last several days. Here's how it works, how to set it up, and what it can do.

Andrew O'Hara 4 years ago 20

Apple's Australian customers get 7 days of AppleCare+ for free

Apple this month enacted a new warranty policy in Australia that nets customers a short period of gratis AppleCare+ service with most major hardware purchases.

AppleInsider Staff 4 years ago 13

HomePod could gain touch-sensitive fabric & more convenient controls

Apple is working on fabrics that can contain touch-sensitive materials, and display controls, so that the protective case around a future HomePod mini could feature extra functionality.

William Gallagher 4 years ago 2

Jawbone reaches out from grave to sue Apple over audio tech

A non-practicing entity has taken control of a patent hoard from defunct device maker Jawbone and is now leveraging a cache of audio-related IP against Apple.

Mikey Campbell 4 years ago 14

How to stream lossless audio to HomePod

Thanks to the forthcoming iOS 15.1 update, users will finally be able to stream lossless audio to HomePod and HomePod mini. Here is how it works and how to enable it.

Andrew O'Hara 4 years ago 0

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