Apple's HomePod & other smart speakers help people feel less alone, more empowered

A new study has discovered that most people enjoy smart speakers like Apple's HomePod and see them as having a net-positive impact on their lives.

Wesley Hilliard 3 years ago 2

HomePod mini arrives in Finland, Norway, South Africa, Sweden

Sweden, Norway, Finland, and South Africa are finally getting the HomePod mini in December 2022, two years after the US launch.

William Gallagher 3 years ago 2

Updated HomePod, new HomePod mini rumored for early 2023

Apple may be lining up updates to the HomePod range, with a report claiming the full-size smart speaker will be returning in early 2023, while the HomePod mini will receive some form of update in the future.

Malcolm Owen 3 years ago 30

HomePod mini was the single best-selling smart speaker in Q1 2022

Combined sales of different Amazon and Google devices exceeded HomePod mini figures in Q1 2022, yet Apple's device grew 29% year-over-year to become the top-selling smart speaker.

William Gallagher 4 years ago 4

Podcast

iPhone 14 Pro always-on display, 'Studio Display Pro' in Fall, HomePod rumors on the AppleInsider podcast

Stephen Robles 4 years ago 4

Apple releases tvOS 15.5.1 & HomePod Software 15.5.1 with bug fixes

Apple has released tvOS 15.5.1 and HomePod Software 15.5.1 to the public with bug fixes and to address an issue where music could stop playing after a short time.

Wesley Hilliard 4 years ago 8

Everything we know about the next HomePod

Apple's smart speaker family could expand in the future, with speculation of a new HomePod release on the way. Here's what Apple is rumored to be preparing to launch.

Malcolm Owen 4 years ago 30

Graduation Gift Guide 2022: find the perfect gifts for graduating students

Graduation season is upon us, so check out our helpful gift guide to help you score some great gear for your favorite graduating students.

Amber Neely 4 years ago 0

New HomePod model coming as soon as late 2022, according to Ming-Chi Kuo

A new tweet from analyst Ming-Chi Kuo suggests Apple may release a new version of the HomePod, but perhaps without a radical redesign.

Wesley Hilliard 4 years ago 49

Apple researching how to use HomePods, Macs, and iPhones to enhance sleep monitoring

Future sleep tracking could be done without any mattress sensors, or wearable devices, as Apple investigates using an iPhone, Mac, or HomePod mini, to provide physiological monitoring.

William Gallagher 4 years ago 1

HomePod mini launches in Belgium, Netherlands, Switzerland

Apple has released the HomePod mini in Belgium, the Netherlands, and Switzerland after teasing a release in those countries earlier in March.

Mike Peterson 4 years ago 0

Apple's latest betas add new Siri voice for US & Dutch language recognition

Tuesday's iOS and HomePod beta releases includes a new, fifth US voice for Siri, plus the ability for HomePod and HomePod mini to respond to requests in Dutch.

William Gallagher 4 years ago 0

Valentine's Day Gift Guide 2022: Top tech treats for Apple lovers

AppleInsider's 2022 Valentine's Day gift guide is here and is filled to the brim with tech treats sure to put a smile on your sweetheart's face.

AppleInsider Staff 4 years ago 0

Apple once prototyped HomePod with battery power

Apple allegedly thought about creating a portable version of the HomePod with a battery, with a report claiming a prototype was produced but not turned into a final product.

Malcolm Owen 4 years ago 4

Swedish Siri tests point to upcoming HomePod mini release in Sweden

Apple has been trialling Siri on the HomePod mini in Swedish, a test that may indicate an expansion of availability into Sweden and other countries could occur within months.

Malcolm Owen 4 years ago 7

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