Apple's HomePod mini dips to $74.99 ($25 off)

OWC via its MacSales.com storefront has dropped the price of Apple's HomePod mini in new, bulk (non-retail) condition to just $74.99 in your choice of three colors.

Christine McKee 2 years ago 0

How to detect smoke alarms on HomePod & HomePod mini

With the new Sound Recognition feature, HomePod & HomePod mini can alert you if a smoke or carbon monoxide detector is alarming in your home. Here's how to set this up yourself.

Andrew O'Hara 3 years ago 0

Apple turns on HomePod's smoke alarm recognition

Both the HomePod and HomePod mini can now recognize the sound of smoke alarms, and automatically send a notification alert to a user's iPhone.

William Gallagher 3 years ago 15

HomePod mini & HomePod vs Sonos Era 100 & 300 — Compared

The Sonos Era 100 and Era 300 are the audio company's new smart speakers, which include Dolby Atmos support. Here's how they compare to Apple's own HomePod and HomePod mini.

Malcolm Owen 3 years ago 9

Apple will launch HomePod with 7-inch screen in 2024, says Kuo

Analyst Ming-Chi Kuo predicts that revamped HomePod will ship in the first half of 2024 and feature a built-in 7-inch screen from a new supplier currently making Android displays.

William Gallagher 3 years ago 40

Apple allegedly testing Siri in Hebrew on HomePod for possible Israel launch

Apple is upgrading Siri's Hebrew language support in iOS 16.4, and a report claims it is being tested for an eventual HomePod launch in Israel.

Wesley Hilliard 3 years ago 4

A future HomePod could bend and wrap around a surface

Apple is researching ways to make speakers that include hinges, can bend around corners, cram give big sound into small enclosures that are currently difficult to manage.

William Gallagher 3 years ago 5

Grab an Apple HomePod mini for just $84.99

Verizon has dropped the price of Apple's HomePod mini to just $84.99 in all five colors. Free 2-day shipping or free express pickup is also included.

Christine McKee 3 years ago 0

HomePod 2 review: A great smart speaker that struggles to stand out

What's old is new again as Apple's original HomePod has returned with revamped internals and big sound — but an unchanged high price.

Andrew O'Hara 3 years ago 34

Apple updates tvOS and HomePod Software to 16.3.1

Apple has released a pair of software updates affecting tvOS and the HomePod range, bringing them up to version 16.3.1.

Malcolm Owen 3 years ago 16

Apple will update HomePod mini, AirPods Max in 2024, says Kuo

Analyst Ming-Chi Kuo says he now expects that Apple will follow the new HomePod with a refresh of most of its audio devices, but not until the second half of 2024.

William Gallagher 3 years ago 11

Apple says popular demand brought back the HomePod

Apple executives say that "growing interest" in a larger HomePod caused them to revisit the decision to discontinue the original model.

William Gallagher 3 years ago 11

HomePod software version 16.3 is here alongside tvOS 16.3

Apple on Tuesday has rolled out HomePod version 16.3 and tvOS 16.3 with support for the new large HomePod and activation of dormant temperature sensors in HomePod mini.

Amber Neely 3 years ago 9

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New HomePod and HomePod mini features set to arrive

Andrew O'Hara 3 years ago 1

New HomePod mini model isn't being worked on right now

Following the return of the full-size HomePod, consumers shouldn't expect a new HomePod mini anytime soon, because there's no obvious reason for an update to happen.

Malcolm Owen 3 years ago 4

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