HomePod

Everything we know about the next HomePod

Apple's smart speaker family could expand in the future, with speculation of a new HomePod release on the way. Here's what Apple is rumored to be preparing to launch.

Malcolm Owen | 2 years ago

New HomePod model coming as soon as late 2022, according to Ming-Chi Kuo

A new tweet from analyst Ming-Chi Kuo suggests Apple may release a new version of the HomePod, but perhaps without a radical redesign.

Wesley Hilliard | 2 years ago

Apple researching how to use HomePods, Macs, and iPhones to enhance sleep monitoring

Future sleep tracking could be done without any mattress sensors, or wearable devices, as Apple investigates using an iPhone, Mac, or HomePod mini, to provide physiological monitoring.

William Gallagher | 2 years ago

HomePod mini launches in Belgium, Netherlands, Switzerland

Apple has released the HomePod mini in Belgium, the Netherlands, and Switzerland after teasing a release in those countries earlier in March.

Mike Peterson | 2 years ago

Apple's HomePod mini is now available in Belgium, Netherlands, Switzerland

Hidden underneath all the other releases in Tuesday's Apple event, the HomePod mini smart speaker can now be purchased in Belgium, the Netherlands, and Switzerland.

Darryl Boxberger | 2 years ago

Apple's latest betas add new Siri voice for US & Dutch language recognition

Tuesday's iOS and HomePod beta releases includes a new, fifth US voice for Siri, plus the ability for HomePod and HomePod mini to respond to requests in Dutch.

William Gallagher | 2 years ago

Apple's tvOS 15.3 and HomePod software 15.3 updates ship with stability & performance improvements

Apple has seeded tvOS 15.3 and HomePod software 15.3 to the public, with the new updates focusing mainly on platform stability, bug fixes, and ecosystem improvements.

Amber Neely | 2 years ago

Apple once prototyped HomePod with battery power

Apple allegedly thought about creating a portable version of the HomePod with a battery, with a report claiming a prototype was produced but not turned into a final product.

Malcolm Owen | 2 years ago

Swedish Siri tests point to upcoming HomePod mini release in Sweden

Apple has been trialling Siri on the HomePod mini in Swedish, a test that may indicate an expansion of availability into Sweden and other countries could occur within months.

Malcolm Owen | 2 years ago

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The HomePod mini is helping Apple to gain market share in the competitive smart speaker market, though the company still lags behind its rivals in the space.

Mike Peterson | 2 years ago

Apple Head of Home Services departs after two-year tenure

Apple's Home Services chief has departed after spending two years leading smart home projects for the Cupertino tech giant.

Mike Peterson | 3 years ago

Apple again hints at unannounced 'homeOS' in job listing

An Apple job listing published in October included mention of "homeOS," an as-yet-unannounced operating system that could serve as an umbrella platform for smart home products like Apple TV and HomePod.

AppleInsider Staff | 3 years ago

Apple releases HomePod software version 15.1.1 with fix for Podcasts playback

Apple has released software version 15.1.1 for HomePod mini and HomePod that fixes an issue where Podcasts could fail to play.

Wesley Hilliard | 3 years ago

HomePod 15.1 update brings Apple Music Lossless & Dolby Atmos support

An update for the HomePod mini and HomePod has been issued by Apple, with HomePod Software Version 15.1 adding Lossless support along with Dolby Atmos to the company's smart speakers.

Malcolm Owen | 3 years ago

HomePod mini now comes in five colors

During its Unleashed event, Apple took the wraps off three new colors for its diminutive HomePod mini speaker, joining Space Gray and white at the $99 price point.

Andrew O'Hara | 3 years ago

Apple hires new HomePod Software Head to boost lackluster speaker sales

Apple hires a former staff member as HomePod Software Head in hopes of competing with best-selling smart speaker Amazon Echo.

Amber Neely | 3 years ago

Siri on Ecobee SmartThermostat review: Apple's smart assistant invades your home

Ecobee has become the first third-party product to integrate Siri into its smart speaker and we've been testing it out with our Ecobee SmartThermostat for the last several days. Here's how it works, how to set it up, and what it can do.

Andrew O'Hara | 3 years ago

Apple's Australian customers get 7 days of AppleCare+ for free

Apple this month enacted a new warranty policy in Australia that nets customers a short period of gratis AppleCare+ service with most major hardware purchases.

AppleInsider Staff | 3 years ago

HomePod could gain touch-sensitive fabric & more convenient controls

Apple is working on fabrics that can contain touch-sensitive materials, and display controls, so that the protective case around a future HomePod mini could feature extra functionality.

William Gallagher | 3 years ago

Jawbone reaches out from grave to sue Apple over audio tech

A non-practicing entity has taken control of a patent hoard from defunct device maker Jawbone and is now leveraging a cache of audio-related IP against Apple.