Editorial: Apple isn't revamping its HomeKit team, but maybe it should

Bloomberg believes that Apple is hiring people to overhaul how the company's HomeKit devices work with third-party products. The report is based on disprovable information, yet it is true that Apple both should and could do much more with the technology.

William Gallagher 6 years ago 19

Everything new in iOS 13.2 beta 1: Deep Fusion, new AirPods, more

AppleInsider digs into all the changes found in the first beta of iOS 13.2 which includes new features, returning features, and Apple's highly-touted Deep Fusion photography feature.

Andrew O'Hara 6 years ago 15

Editorial: Amidst cries for a cheaper HomePod, Amazon now has a higher-end Echo

To compete with Amazon Alexa and Google Assistant, critics have insisted that Apple would need its own drastically cheaper HomePod. But instead of Apple moving down into the loss leader territory of $30 Echo Dots and Google Home minis, Amazon has unveiled its much more expensive Echo Studio, with a $200 price tag equivalent to a half dozen Echo Dots.

Daniel Eran Dilger 6 years ago 43

HomePod gains multi-user support, ambient noise generator, live radio this fall

The HomePod is gaining a number of new features later this year via software updates, including support for recognizing up to six different voices and personalizing the experience, radio stations, and a collection of ambient sounds.

Malcolm Owen 6 years ago 16

What to expect at Apple's new iPhone 11 event today - and what not to

There'll be iPhones, of course, but Apple has a lot more to offer that it could choose to reveal. Based only on the most solid information from the supply chain, here's what we can — and can't — expect to see at the Apple event later today.

William Gallagher 6 years ago 86

Other Apple releases besides the iPhone on Tuesday will drive revenue, says JP Morgan

Tuesday's anticipated launch of new iPhone models isn't going to be a massively interesting event for investors, JP Morgan suggests, with "limited surprise" for the iPhone forcing most of the attention on pricing and other potential hardware launches.

Malcolm Owen 6 years ago 14

Leaked Apple document says new Siri device is coming by fall 2021

Leaked documents relating to Siri reveal upgrades to the digital assistant are coming in late 2021, aimed at supporting a new piece of hardware.

Malcolm Owen 6 years ago 33

Hands on: Sonos Move fits in the home as well as outdoors

Sonos has just made its new portable Wi-Fi and Bluetooth speaker official with the announcement of the Sonos Move, alongside the Port and the One SL. AppleInsider was in New York City with Sonos to try the speakers.

Andrew O'Hara 6 years ago 15

Tariffs have begun on imports of HomePods, AirPods and desktop Macs

The U.S. Trade Representative has implemented President Trump's planned 30% tariff on goods, including Apple products such as Macs and audio devices, that are imported from China.

William Gallagher 6 years ago 0

Editorial: CNBC is still serving up some really bad hot takes on Apple

On Monday, CNBC compiled the confused thoughts of a Wedbush Securities analyst who doesn't seem to have any grasp on reality whatsoever when it comes to the future — or even present — of Apple.

Daniel Eran Dilger 6 years ago 45

Editorial: After taking the premium tier, HomePod will expand in markets Amazon and Google can't

For years, this new Apple product was derided as too expensive to compete against cheaper alternatives. Yet by targeting the premium high end first, it was able to establish itself and then attract an even broader audience of users at broader price points in the future. No this isn't about iPod, or iPhone, or iPad or Apple Watch. It's a look at HomePod, Apple's home audio device featuring HomeKit and Siri functionality, often confused with merely being a Wi-Fi microphone.

Daniel Eran Dilger 6 years ago 98

HomePod now available for purchase in Japan and Taiwan

Apple has launched the HomePod in Japan and Taiwan, giving Apple fans the chance to snag the smart speaker for themselves.

Amber Neely 6 years ago 3

Apple HomePod versus Sonos & Ikea Symfonisk smart speakers

After we published our reviews of the Ikea Symfonisk line, we got asked to directly compare the product to Apple's HomePod. So, let's do it.

Andrew O'Hara 6 years ago 36

Apple's HomePod lands in Japan on Aug. 23

Apple on Friday announced an immediate start to HomePod preorders in Japan, with shipments of the Siri-powered speaker scheduled to land in the hands of customers on Aug. 23.

AppleInsider Staff 6 years ago 13

Review: Symfonisk AirPlay 2 Bookshelf Speaker — Ikea Price, Sonos Sound

Ikea teamed with Sonos, and the pairing has produced the $99 Symfonisk Bookshelf Wi-Fi speaker with AirPlay 2. How does it compare to pricier speaker alternatives.

Andrew O'Hara 6 years ago 13

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