Apple turns on HomePod's smoke alarm recognition

Both the HomePod and HomePod mini can now recognize the sound of smoke alarms, and automatically send a notification alert to a user's iPhone.

William Gallagher 3 years ago 15

Apple rolls out tvOS 16.4.1 and HomePod software version 16.4.1

On Wednesday, Apple released HomePod version 16.4.1 and tvOS 16.4.1, geared toward improving user experience and device performance.

Amber Neely 3 years ago 5

HomePod mini & HomePod vs Sonos Era 100 & 300 — Compared

The Sonos Era 100 and Era 300 are the audio company's new smart speakers, which include Dolby Atmos support. Here's how they compare to Apple's own HomePod and HomePod mini.

Malcolm Owen 3 years ago 9

Apple allegedly testing Siri in Hebrew on HomePod for possible Israel launch

Apple is upgrading Siri's Hebrew language support in iOS 16.4, and a report claims it is being tested for an eventual HomePod launch in Israel.

Wesley Hilliard 3 years ago 4

A future HomePod could bend and wrap around a surface

Apple is researching ways to make speakers that include hinges, can bend around corners, cram give big sound into small enclosures that are currently difficult to manage.

William Gallagher 3 years ago 5

Apple fixes Siri bug in tvOS 16.3.2 & HomePod update

In addition to updates to iOS, iPadOS, macOS, and watchOS, Apple has also released tvOS 16.3.2 and HomePod 16.3.2, that fixes Siri request failures.

Andrew Orr 3 years ago 8

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iPhone 15 Ultra rumors, our in-depth HomePod review, and favorite Apple devices

William Gallagher 3 years ago 0

New HomePod 'surprisingly easy' to disassemble and repair

A new teardown video from iFixit shows exactly how easy it is to take the new HomePod apart, a significant step up from the original.

Wesley Hilliard 3 years ago 2

HomePod 2 review: A great smart speaker that struggles to stand out

What's old is new again as Apple's original HomePod has returned with revamped internals and big sound — but an unchanged high price.

Andrew O'Hara 3 years ago 34

Sonos Era 100 & Era 300 speakers coming soon

Sonos is preparing to release its "Era" line of smart speakers designed to compete with Apple's HomePod.

Amber Neely 3 years ago 5

New HomePod parts are 'decently replaceable' says YouTuber

Apple recently revived the full-sized HomePod, and a YouTuber has taken it apart to find that it is more repairable than the original HomePod was.

Andrew Orr 3 years ago 11

Apple updates tvOS and HomePod Software to 16.3.1

Apple has released a pair of software updates affecting tvOS and the HomePod range, bringing them up to version 16.3.1.

Malcolm Owen 3 years ago 16

Apple will update HomePod mini, AirPods Max in 2024, says Kuo

Analyst Ming-Chi Kuo says he now expects that Apple will follow the new HomePod with a refresh of most of its audio devices, but not until the second half of 2024.

William Gallagher 3 years ago 11

Grab Apple's new HomePod for $285 with this limited time deal

Exclusive pricing is in effect on Apple's 2023 HomePod, with the smart speaker dipping to $285 with coupon.

Christine McKee 3 years ago 0

Apple says popular demand brought back the HomePod

Apple executives say that "growing interest" in a larger HomePod caused them to revisit the decision to discontinue the original model.

William Gallagher 3 years ago 11

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