HomePod software now based on tvOS instead of iOS, report claims
Apple's HomePod operating system is now reportedly based on tvOS instead of iOS, according to a recent analysis of the firmware's code.
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HomePod
Mike Peterson
How to quiet down Siri, alarms, and notifications while you're working from home
Not only do all your work devices make bleeps, but so do those of everyone in your household. For their sanity, for yours, and for not being kicked out to self-isolate somewhere else, here's how to quieten down your Apple devices.
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William Gallagher
How AppleInsider staff work from home and what gear we need to do it
AppleInsider staff work all around the world, and most of us have home offices. If you're looking for the ideal desk setup, we can show you that there isn't one — but here are eight favorites that help us get our work done.
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Radar in future HomePods could ID users, monitor some health parameters
Apple devices including HomePod may get the ability to detect the nearby location of a user, act on their gestures, and determine which user it is — plus use this information to make health assessments.
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Triple-camera iPad Pro, 'iPhone SE 2' Touch ID, HomeKit improvements appear in 'iOS 14' leaks
The flood of new feature claims within iOS 14 continues, with the mobile operating system leaks allegedly confirming rumors about upcoming hardware including the iPad Pro refresh and the "iPhone SE 2," as well as a number of changes to HomeKit.
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Malcolm Owen
Future HomePods could feature touch-sensitive fabric for more controls
Instead of the HomePod solely being controllable by taps on the top touch area, Apple is working on touch-sensitive fabric to allow users to control the speaker anywhere.
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Apple considering allowing third-party apps to replace defaults on iOS, HomePod
The HomePod may be opened up to third-party music services, and Apple may also allow iOS users to permanently swap the default email and browser apps for alternatives.
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HomePod gains smart speaker marketshare in Q4, still lags far behind front runners
Apple posted strong HomePod sales for the fourth quarter of 2019, according to new statistics shared Thursday, but its sales growth rate trails that of other top players and the device's overall marketshare sits well behind frontrunners Amazon and Google.
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AppleInsider Staff
Amazon maintains massive lead over Apple in US smart speaker market
Amazon's share of the U.S. smart speaker market is expected to contract slightly in 2020 and 2021, according to new research from eMarketer, but the dip is unlikely to faze the e-tailer whose popular Alexa-powered Echo devices enjoy a commanding lead over segment competitors Google and Apple.
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Mike Wuerthele
Mikey Campbell
