How we work: Charles prepares for a big Apple tech refresh in 2025

Charles really loves his mostly-older Apple gear, but 2025 is going to be a year of change. Here's how he gets work done at AppleInsider.

Charles Martin 1 year ago 3

Apple may revive its AirPort technology in new HomePod and Apple TV

While Apple appears to have no plans to revive its former AirPort routers, the networking know-how that powered them may be returning — via a new chip that will add similar functionality to the company's home devices like the HomePod mini.

Charles Martin 1 year ago 24

How Apple's smart home revolution begins in 2025

Apple has a master plan to conquer the smart home, and after years of HomeKit being just a hobby, it all will begin in 2025. Here's what Apple has in mind.

Andrew O'Hara 1 year ago 36

HomePod with built-in screen now expected in late 2025

The much-rumored HomePod with a display has been delayed again, claims analyst Ming-Chi Kuo, but will include Apple Intelligence when it launches.

William Gallagher 1 year ago 6

Why Apple's smart home speaker dreams are still falling short

Despite Apple's dominance in consumer tech, its smart home speaker strategy is lagging behind Amazon and Google. But the company has a new strategy.

Andrew Orr 1 year ago 20

Apple's long-rumored homeOS may arrive in 2025 with Home Hub

Apple may ship the long-rumored HomePod with display in two versions in 2025, and at the same time rebrand tvOS for a wider focus on home automation and similar products.

Charles Martin 1 year ago 18

Robotic Apple Home Hub could have square display

Apple's rumored Frankenstein-like Home Hub with the body of a HomePod, neck of a robot, and iPad head could have a more square display according to a new rumor.

Wesley Hilliard 1 year ago 9

Apple withdraws HomePod 18.1 beta 2 after reports of bricking

The latest beta test version of HomePod 18.1 has been withdrawn by Apple after multiple reports have surfaced of the devices crashing after install.

William Gallagher 1 year ago 9

YouTuber adapts hidden first-gen HomePod debug port to carry USB audio

A repair specialist on YouTube specializing in HomePod and other Apple device remediation has discovered that the debug port on the bottom of first-gen HomePods can be adapted to be used as a direct speaker for Mac.

Charles Martin 1 year ago 2

Spotify says Apple is blocking volume controls for connected devices

Streaming service Spotify says iPhone users can no longer use the physical buttons to control volume when sending music over Spotify Connect to other hardware devices.

William Gallagher 1 year ago 6

HomePod mini ditches space gray in favor of new midnight color

Apple has suddenly replaced the HomePod mini in space gray with a new midnight color option, but the price and features are identical.

Wesley Hilliard 1 year ago 5

Latest tvOS 18 beta lockscreen find points to long-rumored Apple home hub

Continuing rumors that Apple will launch a new home device have been further backed up by the discovery of a hidden touchscreen interface in tvOS 18 beta 3.

William Gallagher 1 year ago 1

Hot Dog: HomePod saves home and pooch from housefire

Apple's HomePod saved a family home from a potentially fatal fire, caused by a very curious dog.

Malcolm Owen 1 year ago 8

Apple's Home Hub may be more than just a HomePod with a screen

Yet more rumors have appeared about Apple planning a new HomePod with a screen, home hub, or some other new device for the house. A big leak and info from Apple itself may mean that the device is inching closer to release.

William Gallagher 1 year ago 2

Apple adds HomePod, AirPods to the 'vintage products' list

The original HomePod is now a "vintage" item according to Apple, making it the first from the smart speaker range to be given the designation.

Malcolm Owen 1 year ago 22

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