Video: Everything you need to know about AirPlay 2 in iOS 11.4 AirPlay 2 will bring new enhancements to streaming audio on the HomePod, Apple TV, iOS devices, and third-party speakers. We went hands-on to see how it works. Andrew O'Hara 8 years ago 10
Video: Everything new in iOS 11.4 including AirPlay 2, Messages in iCloud, and more The first developer beta of iOS 11.4 has been released, marking major feature additions like the arrival of AirPlay 2, Messages in iCloud and more. Check out the changes in our hands-on video. Andrew O'Hara 8 years ago 22
Apple releases tvOS 11.3 for Apple TV with new filtering options & more Apple has released the final version of tvOS 11.3 for the Apple TV and Apple TV 4K, bringing several expected improvements — but not anticipated AirPlay 2 compatibility. Roger Fingas 8 years ago 13
AirPlay 2 disappears from newest iOS 11.3 & tvOS 11.3 betas Despite prior support in Apple's development track, AirPlay 2 appears to have been removed from the third iOS 11.3 and tvOS 11.3 betas, issued earlier on Tuesday. Roger Fingas 8 years ago 21
How to AirPlay to two HomePods on iPhone & Mac (without AirPlay 2) Though AirPlay 2 with support for multiple HomePods won't ship until later this year, there are ways to use multiple HomePods with your iPhone and Mac right now. AppleInsider shows you how to do it. AppleInsider Staff 8 years ago 11
Reminder: Apple includes a tiny AirPlay toggle in iOS 11's Control Center for iPhone and iPad Apple, in its "infinite wisdom," compacted the Control Center in iOS 11, and gave AirPlay even less of a starring role on it. With HomePod now available and able to have audio streamed via AirPlay, AppleInsider shows you where the AirPlay button is, and two slightly different ways to turn it on. Mike Wuerthele 8 years ago 23
Podcast AppleInsider Podcast interviews Deirdre Leid from Pioneer, and talks CES Mike Wuerthele 8 years ago 5
First Alert debuts Onelink Safe & Sound smoke alarm/speaker with HomeKit, AirPlay 2 support Smoke detector manufacturer First Alert is getting into the premium speaker business with its Onelink Safe & Sound smoke and carbon monoxide alarm, an in-ceiling device that boasts integration with Apple's HomeKit platform. AppleInsider Staff 8 years ago 13
Why Apple's Siri needs to become an 'ambient' ecosystem to compete against Amazon & Google The HomePod — now due in 2018 — will mark Apple's first real attempt at making Siri an "ambient" voice assistant. Arguably, though, the company needs to push a lot harder if it wants people to choose Siri over alternatives from Amazon and Google. Roger Fingas 8 years ago 59
Sonos debuts One smartspeaker with Amazon Alexa, AirPlay 2 & Google Assistant coming later Sonos on Wednesday launched the $199 Sonos One, a smartspeaker with Amazon's Alexa voice assistant, as well as support for Apple AirPlay 2 and Google Assistant coming in 2018. Roger Fingas 8 years ago 5
Sonos announces support for Apple's AirPlay 2 wireless standard coming in 2018 Speaker maker Sonos on Wednesday announced that it will create an open platform, not only giving any music services access to its hardware, but also integrating with Apple's forthcoming AirPlay 2 wireless standard. Neil Hughes 8 years ago 7
Inside iOS 11: AirPlay 2 on existing speakers requires firmware update, support for Apple's AirPort Express unknown The upcoming launch of AirPlay 2 comes with a caveat: Old hardware will need a firmware update, at the very least, to work with the new protocol. With Apple said to have ceased development on its router products, it's possible that AirPort Express owners using AirPlay could be left in the dust. Neil Hughes 8 years ago 44
Apple's AirPlay 2 not currently functional in iOS 11 devices connected to tvOS 11 Apple's AirPlay 2 discussion at the 2017 WWDC promised streaming support to multiple targets from an iPhone or iPad — but initial testing seems to suggest that the feature is not currently enabled in iOS 11, tvOS 11 or both. Mike Wuerthele 8 years ago 19
Apple's iOS 11 available to all, brings better Siri, ARKit, H.265, AirPlay 2, more Apple's iOS 11's first mainstream release is now available, and features includes ARKit, a revamped Control Center with deep 3D Touch support, Do Not Disturb When Driving, a new look for the App Store, a new voice for Siri, multi-speaker support with AirPlay 2, and more. Mike Wuerthele 8 years ago 22
Watch: AirPlay 2 delivers speaker integration with HomeKit, Siri support, more When iOS 11 launches this fall, Apple will roll out a revamped version of its AirPlay protocol featuring speaker support for HomeKit, multi-room audio, shared up-next playlists, Siri integration and more. AppleInsider Staff 8 years ago 1
First Listen: HomePod is Apple's AirPods, enhanced for your house Apple's HomePod aims to further expand Siri assistance outside of iOS devices, Apple Watch, Macs, the Apple TV Remote and AirPods into the same sort of "always ready" home experience delivered by Amazon's Echo, even as it upgrades audio reproduction quality in the emerging "smart speaker" segment into the realm of affordable luxury. Daniel Eran Dilger 8 years ago 67
Apple unveils iOS 11 with P2P Apple Pay transfers, a new sound for Siri, AirPlay 2, more The next major update for iOS is turned up to 11, Apple Chief Executive Tim Cook joked on Monday in unveiling the software update. It includes a revamped Control Center with deep 3D Touch support, the ability to directly transfer money to friends with Apple Pay, a new voice for Siri, and multi-speaker support with AirPlay 2. AppleInsider Staff 8 years ago 15
