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 4 years ago 44

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 4 years ago 20

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 4 years ago 13

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.

Mikey Campbell 4 years ago 14

How to stream lossless audio to HomePod

Thanks to the forthcoming iOS 15.1 update, users will finally be able to stream lossless audio to HomePod and HomePod mini. Here is how it works and how to enable it.

Andrew O'Hara 4 years ago 0

HomePod 15.1 beta brings back lossless streaming, Dolby Atmos

The first beta of Apple's upcoming HomePod Software Version 15.1 has reintroduced Lossless and Dolby Atmos with Spatial Audio support to the company's smart speakers.

Mike Peterson 4 years ago 3

Apple issues ninth developer beta for tvOS 15, HomePodOS

Apple has started its ninth round of developer betas, with a fresh build of tvOS 15 and HomePodOS available for testing as the final release to the public nears.

Malcolm Owen 4 years ago 0

Apple developing new home products as it increases retail hiring

Hiring data suggests Apple is developing a host of new home products and services while preparing for a swell of retail customers ahead of an expected "iPhone 13" launch.

AppleInsider Staff 4 years ago 2

Apple engineers lack optimism about the Apple TV strategy, claims report

Apple seemingly doesn't have any major plans to shake up its living room strategy with the Apple TV in the near future, a report claims, with engineers allegedly pessimistic about the product line.

Malcolm Owen 4 years ago 63

Apple's HomePod, HomePod mini 'largely absent' in smart speaker market

New research claims that Apple's HomePod and HomePod mini come a distant third to Amazon and Google smart speakers, both of which have far more homes with multiple devices.

William Gallagher 4 years ago 29

Apple releases HomePod software beta 3

The third developer beta for HomePod software version 15.0 has been released to AppleSeed testers.

Wesley Hilliard 4 years ago 1

Users report some original HomePods 'bricking' with software version 14.6 update

The release version 14.6 of HomePod's operating system is reportedly "bricking" some devices in certain configurations — especially when paired with an Apple TV.

Wesley Hilliard 4 years ago 32

HomePod beta reportedly causing overheating issues, damage

A beta version of the upcoming HomePod Software 15.0 update is reportedly causing significant overheating issues and other problems for testers.

Mike Peterson 4 years ago 0

HomePod mini launches in Austria, Ireland, New Zealand

Seven months after its US launch, the HomePod mini is now on sale in Austria and Ireland, and is listed as coming in June to New Zealand.

William Gallagher 4 years ago 4

HomePod is sold out, but isn't dead yet - Apple's 'end of life' explained

Apple looks to be finally out of the original HomePod at retail and online. Here's what that removal from sale practically means, and where you can still score one.

Malcolm Owen 4 years ago 74

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