Apple's secret Services sauce sells systems

Despite making the hardware business look easy, Apple hasn't always been incredibly successful in introducing new devices. But comparing its biggest hits with its worst misses helps to isolate a secret sauce that is driving demand for the company's products globally.

Daniel Eran Dilger 7 years ago 27

Podcast

Podcast discusses Apple's money, where it comes from, where it goes and more

William Gallagher 7 years ago 2

Apple's HomePod seizes 'small but meaningful' portion of US smart speaker market

Apple's HomePod is edging its way into the U.S. smartspeaker market, but has plenty of ground to cover if it wants to catch up with industry leaders Amazon and Google.

Roger Fingas 7 years ago 23

Reminder: AirPlay devices can stream to AirPlay 2 speakers like the HomePod

AirPlay 2, Apple's latest evolution of their wireless streaming protocol, was recently released, bringing with it an array of new features and changes. This had many wondering, will original AirPlay devices stream to AirPlay 2 speakers?

Andrew O'Hara 7 years ago 2

HomePod occupies 4 percent of smart speaker market as sector growth soars

Analysts suggest the HomePod could capture ten percent of the smart speaker market by 2022, slowly catching up with its rivals as the sector itself grows exponentially.

Stephen Silver 7 years ago 46

Podcast discusses Intel's modem woes, analyst predictions for 2018 iPhone, and marketing companies reading Gmail

This week on the AppleInsider PodcastVictor and Andrew talk about 5G, Intel losing Apple's modem business, and the prospect of humans reading your email.

Victor Marks 7 years ago 0

MediaTek gets HomePod Wi-Fi chip orders, angling to be iPhone modem supplier

MediaTek is potentially getting closer to potentially becoming an iPhone modem supplier, after supply chain sources of a report claim the Taiwanese manufacturer is probably going to supply Wi-Fi chips to Apple for the HomePod.

Malcolm Owen 7 years ago 6

How do a pair of HomePods compare to a $180 soundbar?

The HomePod offers great audio quality, and as a pair, fantastic stereo music playback. But are two HomePods enough to replace a soundbar in a home theater system that is half the price of a single speaker? AppleInsider finds out.

Max Yuryev 7 years ago 39

These Apple deals are ending today, grab the lowest prices while you can

Time is running out to snap up the lowest prices anywhere on Apple hardware and accessories, from AirPods for $135 to up to $500 off MacBook Pros. Each offer also includes free shipping with no tax collected in most states, putting more money back in your pocket. Don't delay, though, as these deals end today.

Christine McKee 7 years ago 0

Lowest prices anywhere: 2017 13" MacBook Pro with Touch Bar for $1,299; AirPods for $135; Apple Pencil just $85; HomePods $329

Retailers are ending June with a bang by offering readers the lowest prices anywhere on Apple hardware and accessories. Save $500 on Apple's current 13-inch MacBook Pro with Touch Bar, or pick up an Apple Pencil for just $85 with coupon. AirPods and HomePods are also on sale this week.

Christine McKee 7 years ago 0

How to make stereo HomePods louder when paired with Apple TV 4K

If you have a pair of HomePods and want to use them in stereo as a home theater speaker replacement on the Apple TV, you may find the volume to be lower than you would really want for the setup. Changing a setting on the Apple TV can help push the decibel count higher, but even that has its limitations.

Max Yuryev 7 years ago 24

How to pick which wireless speaker is best for you

As with any other gadget, the term "wireless speaker" is loaded with sometimes confusing categories. AppleInsider breaks them down and talks about how to pick what features you need, and which speaker you may want.

Andrew O'Hara 7 years ago 5

Apple's HomePod lands in Canada, France, Germany

Apple's smart speaker has arrived in three more countries, with customers in France, Germany, and Canada now able to buy the HomePod from regional retailers as well as from Apple directly, just over four months after the intelligent audio device initially shipped.

Malcolm Owen 7 years ago 11

Can Apple's HomePod take on a surround sound theater system?

Apple's HomePod is one of the best sounding smart speakers on the market, and the recent addition of stereo pairing with AirPlay 2 makes the setup even more engaging. But how does a pair of HomePods stack up against a dedicated home theater system?

Max Yuryev 7 years ago 52

HomePod ad directed by Spike Jonze wins industry award

Apple's innovative advertisements continue to rack up industry accolades, as the company's HomePod short film, directed by Spike Jonze, this week claimed top honors at the Association of Independent Commercial Producers Show.

Mikey Campbell 7 years ago 14

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