Again, don't count on Mac Studio stock levels for release timing

Following reports of dwindling stocks of the iPhone 16e, there are now ones about the Mac Studio. While a new one is coming, in 2026 there are just too many external factors to use it as a reliable indicator of an imminent launch.

William Gallagher and Mike Wuerthele 3 months ago 2

AirTag 2 to get improved tracking in crowds and while moving

Code references in iOS 26 back up claims of improved precision tracking for Apple's second-generation AirTags, particularly for situations the current model struggles with.

William Gallagher 6 months ago 6

Homepod mini marked as 'out of stock' and 'discontinued' yet again

The HomePod mini can no longer be purchased from select online retailers, which could indicate an impending update, though this has happened before.

Marko Zivkovic 7 months ago 13

tvOS 18.4 brings Matter support for vacuums, lossless audio, and more to Apple TV

Apple has rolled out a few new features in tvOS 18.4, bringing some new smart home support, expanded audio features, and even changed up some of the Apple TV app interface.

Amber Neely 1 year ago 7

2025 HomePod mini 2 & HomePod 3 rumors - what to expect, and when

Apple is finally readying an update to its smart speakers. Here's what's probably coming in 2025 to the new HomePod mini 2 & full-sized HomePod 3.

Andrew O'Hara 1 year ago 2

Dio Node AirPlay speaker review - too close to the HomePod mini in price, with fewer features

The Dio Node sounds great for a single Wi-Fi speaker, but a lack of stereo pairing and the extremely close proximity of the HomePod mini to the price point make it a tough choice.

Mike Wuerthele 1 year ago 1

Apple's original and delayed HomePod finally shipped seven years ago

Eight months after it was first announced, Apple's first HomePods began shipping on February 9, 2018 — and started a peculiar journey of life, death, and resurrection.

William Gallagher 1 year ago 8

Apple to push new and refreshed home hardware across 2025

Apple's work to create its own networking chips will lead to updated and new home products, including an updated Apple TV 4K, HomePod mini, and more.

Charles Martin 1 year ago 8

How Apple's smart home revolution begins in 2025

Apple has a master plan to conquer the smart home, and after years of HomeKit being just a hobby, it all will begin in 2025. Here's what Apple has in mind.

Andrew O'Hara 1 year ago 36

Apple-designed Wi-Fi chip rumored to debut in refreshed HomePod mini & Apple TV

Rumors about the Apple TV set top box are rare, but a new one predicts that a refresh of the hardware will hit store shelves in 2025 with an Apple-designed Wi-Fi chip, alongside a new HomePod mini.

Mike Wuerthele 1 year ago 9

HomePod mini ditches space gray in favor of new midnight color

Apple has suddenly replaced the HomePod mini in space gray with a new midnight color option, but the price and features are identical.

Wesley Hilliard 1 year ago 5

Today's top deals: Buy one, get one 50% off on Apple's HomePod mini, M1 MacBook Pro $619

HomePod deals this aggressive are rare, but that isn't stopping Verizon from issuing a buy one, get one 50% off deal on the HomePod mini. Plus, grab an M1 MacBook Pro for cheap this Wednesday.

Christine McKee 2 years ago 0

Siri on HomePod can't tell you what time it is right now

The HomePod is having an issue understanding the simple query "What time is it?" right now. Apple will probably fix it soon.

Malcolm Owen 2 years ago 20

HomePod and HomePod mini finally launch in Thailand and Malaysia

Apple is bringing its HomePod and HomePod mini to both Thailand and Malaysia from May 10.

William Gallagher 2 years ago 1

Apple's next HomePod could be a desktop or TV sound bar

While most HomePod rumors have claimed that Apple will add a screen to a future model, new research shows the company is thinking about making it a horizontal sound bar.

William Gallagher 2 years ago 9

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