Apple's next HomePod could be a desktop or TV sound bar

While most HomePod rumors have claimed that Apple will add a screen to a future model, new research shows the company is thinking about making it a horizontal sound bar.

William Gallagher 2 years ago 9

New HomePod part leak shows off glossy display cover

Apple has been long rumored to be working on a HomePod with a full touch display that can show more than a waveform, and a new leak offers a look at the potential glossy display glass.

Wesley Hilliard 2 years ago 4

Apple TV with a camera is the rumor that will never die

For years, Apple has reportedly been considering the addition of a camera to the Apple TV set-top box — and the rumors about it have fired again.

Malcolm Owen 2 years ago 30

HomePod Software 17.4 lets Siri learn your preferred music service for commands

Rather than having to assign a default, HomePod will now automatically launch the user's preferred app for music, podcasts, and audiobooks for the relevant Siri command with the incoming 17.4 update.

Wesley Hilliard 2 years ago 4

HomePod with big touchscreen likely isn't coming in 2024

There have been rumors since 2020 about a HomePod with an integral screen, but a new report claims that it's not coming soon.

Mike Wuerthele 2 years ago 13

Apple's iPhone SE 4 rumored to launch early in 2025

New supply chain reports say Apple is in discussions with Samsung and others to provide the displays for an early 2025 release of the iPhone SE.

William Gallagher 2 years ago 7

Rumored screen-equipped HomePod appears in tvOS beta references

Apple's rumored HomePod with a seven-inch display has allegedly made an unexpected appearance in the third tvOS 17.4 developer beta, with references pointing to an unreleased device with a screen.

Malcolm Owen 2 years ago 1

Apple's February 2023 in review: Apple Watch ban threat, layoffs, and Jony Ive's red nose

Despite not launching any devices, Apple had a surprisingly packed month fighting for the Apple Watch, while Jony Ive helped out with charity, and Rihanna played the Super Bowl for Apple Music.

William Gallagher 2 years ago 3

Apple rolls out HomePod software version 17.1.1

Apple has released HomePod software version 17.1.1 with a fix for Siri, which could respond slowly or fail to complete requests.

Amber Neely 2 years ago 6

Prototype HomePod with LCD touchscreen surfaces in photo

A HomePod with a touchscreen on the top has been leaked in social media photos, in what could be a prototype for a future update to the smart speaker.

Malcolm Owen 2 years ago 6

YouTube Music adds HomePod integration to its iOS app

Google has finally added support for Apple's HomePod to YouTube Music, allowing subscribers to listen to songs from the service through the smart speaker via a Siri request.

Malcolm Owen 2 years ago 3

Hands on with HomePod & HomePod mini's new features in software update 17

The HomePod and HomePod mini didn't get as much love in Apple's recent OS updates as the rest of the lineup, but the recently-released 17.0 update still brought along some new features for us to test out.

Andrew O'Hara 2 years ago 22

YouTube Music working on HomePod integration

YouTube Music users may soon have direct streaming and Siri control from their HomePod.

Wesley Hilliard 2 years ago 0

PS5 gaining Dolby Atmos support, benefiting HomePod home theater users

An upcoming PlayStation 5 update will bring Dolby Atmos support, benefitting users that have HomePods set up as home theater systems via Apple TV 4K and the HDMI ARC port.

Wesley Hilliard 2 years ago 3

Apple rolls out fifth developer betas for watchOS 9.6 & tvOS 16.6

Apple has released the fifth developer betas for watchOS 9.6 and tvOS 16.6, bringing unspecified changes and fixes.

Amber Neely 2 years ago 0

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