References to an unknown HomePod model can be found in the iOS 16 beta

An unreleased HomePod is referenced in the first iOS 16 beta, though it's not clear what the model may actually be.

Amber Neely 3 years ago 4

HomePod mini was the single best-selling smart speaker in Q1 2022

Combined sales of different Amazon and Google devices exceeded HomePod mini figures in Q1 2022, yet Apple's device grew 29% year-over-year to become the top-selling smart speaker.

William Gallagher 3 years ago 4

Podcast

iPhone 14 Pro always-on display, 'Studio Display Pro' in Fall, HomePod rumors on the AppleInsider podcast

Stephen Robles 4 years ago 4

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 4 years ago 30

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 4 years ago 49

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 4 years ago 1

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 4 years ago 0

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 4 years ago 3

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 4 years ago 0

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 4 years ago 4

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 4 years ago 4

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 4 years ago 7

Apple's March 2021 in review: HomePod dropped, iMac Pro ditched, and OS X celebrated

March 2021 was a busy, even hectic month for Apple, even though we didn't get any events and the company actually discontinued more products than it launched.

William Gallagher 4 years ago 0

Apple doubled its smart speaker market share in 2021 thanks to HomePod mini

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 4 years ago 44

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 4 years ago 9

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