Testing the new HomePod mini music Handoff feature in iOS 14.4

Apple has released the first beta of iOS 14.4 to developers and in it is the long-awaited U1-based music Handoff experience for the new HomePod mini.

Andrew O'Hara 5 years ago 5

New HomePod mini Handoff experience being tested in latest beta software

Apple is currently testing a HomePod software update that enables new proximity based interactions with iPhone models equipped with the company's U1 Ultra Wideband chip.

Mikey Campbell 5 years ago 1

HomePod software update 14.3 now available

On Tuesday afternoon, the HomePod and HomePod mini received a software update to version 14.3 providing general performance and stability fixes to users.

Wesley Hilliard 5 years ago 18

Apple's HomePod mini review: the speaker for the rest of us

The HomePod mini is perhaps the Siri smart speaker that Apple should have done sooner, but it's certainly the one you should buy now, even with some limitations.

William Gallagher 5 years ago 48

Apple releases new HomePod mini 'The magic of mini' ad spot

In this whimsical and sometimes bizarre ad spot, Apple shows off its HomePod mini with hip-hop artist Tierra Whack having some fun in her own little world.

Wesley Hilliard 5 years ago 15

HomePod mini now available in Mexico and Taiwan, China coming soon

Apple's HomePod mini smart speaker has now launched in Mexico and Taiwan, a few weeks after debuting in the U.S. and nine other regions.

Mike Peterson 5 years ago 3

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M1 MacBook Pro, HomePod mini, and macOS Big Sur on the AppleInsider podcast

Stephen Robles 5 years ago 0

HomePod mini power cable is not removable, teardown reveals

The USB-C power cable on the new HomePod mini is not removable despite initial speculation that it could be, a home teardown of the device revealed.

Mike Peterson 5 years ago 11

Spending time with HomePod mini and why we're already hooked

Apple's HomePod mini started to arrive at customers' doorsteps a couple days ago and we've been jamming with it ever since. Even in our limited time with the new diminutive speaker, we're already hooked.

Andrew O'Hara 5 years ago 25

First HomePod mini, M1 Mac orders begin to arrive

Early orders of Apple's new HomePod mini and M1-equipped Mac models are starting to arrive for some customers earlier than initially expected.

Mike Peterson 5 years ago 4

HomePod mini starts shipping to customers for Monday delivery

The HomePod mini, Apple's pint-sized smart speaker, has started to ship to early customers ahead of its release on Monday, with customers receiving shipping notifications on their orders.

Malcolm Owen 5 years ago 12

HomePod mini delivery dates slipping rapidly, especially for Space Gray model

Apple has been taking so many pre-orders for the HomePod mini that it has quickly had to push back its quoted delivery dates around the world, sometimes up to two months.

William Gallagher 5 years ago 16

HomePod mini now available to preorder for $99

At the same time as the iPhone 12 mini and iPhone 12 Pro Max, Apple has opened pre-orders for the HomePod mini, its pint-sized smart speaker, with customers now able to order the $99 smart speaker for delivery starting from November 16.

Malcolm Owen 5 years ago 18

Online Apple Store down ahead of iPhone 12 mini, iPhone 12 Pro Max and HomePod mini preorders

Apple late Thursday took its online storefront down as it prepares for what is expected to be a crush of preorders for iPhone 12 mini, iPhone 12 Pro Max and HomePod mini.

AppleInsider Staff 5 years ago 10

Pandora adds HomePod, HomePod mini integration

Ahead of the launch of the HomePod mini, Pandora has introduced Siri voice command support for Apple's lineup of smart speakers.

Mike Peterson 5 years ago 5

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