HomePod family will support Apple Music Lossless eventually

The HomePod and HomePod mini won't play Apple Music Lossless audio at launch, but will at a later time, according to a support page update providing details on the streaming music feature's functionality.

Malcolm Owen 5 years ago 33

Home app gets HomePod timer controls in iOS 14.7 beta

The latest iOS 14.7 beta enables HomePod users to set timers from the Home app, a function previously restricted to voice instructions through Siri.

AppleInsider Staff 5 years ago 14

AirPods Max won't support Apple Music lossless over Lightning, HomePod also left out

Apple's top-of-the-line AirPods Max won't support Apple Music lossless audio over wireless or wired connections, while the company's HomePod and HomePod mini won't support the new audio format at all.

Mike Peterson 5 years ago 54

How to give a guest control of your HomeKit devices

Home automation with HomeKit is great for the homeowner, but not as good for guests or visitors. Here's how to give a house guest control of all your HomeKit devices — and how to lock them out again when they leave.

William Gallagher 5 years ago 0

HomePod owners can now stream Deezer music natively

Deezer subscribers can now use "Hey, Siri" commands to access their favorite music on HomePod and HomePod mini.

Amber Neely 5 years ago 0

Fabric buttons could make a HomePod cover more interactive

Future Apple devices and accessories may use buttons made from fabric, a concept that could help with the design of unique hardware and peripherals, as well as eliminating the need for current styles of buttons and switches.

Malcolm Owen 5 years ago 0

Podcast

iPad Pro 'A14X,' Apple 'Home Hub,' and Intel's continuing ad debacle on the AppleInsider podcast

Stephen Robles 5 years ago 2

HomePod mini has hidden, unused temperature sensor

There is a temperature and humidity sensor that has been present in the HomePod mini since launch, but not used nor announced.

William Gallagher 5 years ago 26

Podcast

April iPad Pro, goodbye HomePod, plus how Apple leaks work on the AppleInsider podcast

Stephen Robles 5 years ago 3

Apple discontinues full-size HomePod, to focus on HomePod mini

Apple on Friday announced the discontinuation of the full-size HomePod, saying it plans to focus on production and development of the HomePod mini.

Mikey Campbell 5 years ago 200

There's a Space Gray HomePod shortage - but it probably doesn't mean much

There is no available stock of Apple's Space Gray HomePod internationally, but given the last year, it probably doesn't mean much — if anything at all.

William Gallagher 5 years ago 14

Apple researching how to integrate a display into fabric, like the HomePod covering

Apple is researching how to make the fabric covering of a HomePod, or HomePod mini, also include a way to provide information to the user.

William Gallagher 5 years ago 1

Podcast

iOS 14.4, QR tips, Apple's money, and note apps on the AppleInsider podcast

Stephen Robles 5 years ago 0

HomePod mini updated with new Handoff experience in OS version 14.4

Apple has released a new HomePod and HomePod mini software update with a version number of 14.4 and a new Handoff experience for HomePod mini.

Wesley Hilliard 5 years ago 6

How to make Siri listen to you on the right device

It's common to have the "wrong" Siri answer. You can ask your Apple Watch to set an alarm, for instance, and find that it's your HomePod that does it. Here's how to make sure that Siri is listening to you on the device you intended.

William Gallagher 5 years ago 0

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