HomePod's directional audio is needed for the simulated surround sound feature to work. Therefore, those who want to replace their home theater system will need to buy the full-sized model. While two HomePod mini units can be paired to achieve ...
Apple's HomePod mini is one of the most popular smart speakers of 2023 -- but the newly announced HomePod is going to give it a run for its money. While the miniature HomeKit hub can control your smart home gear and engage with Siri, the HomePod 2023 can do all of that while also ...
On this episode of the HomeKit Insider Podcast, we hit the latest drops in the smart home space, including new sensors and an updated HomePod as well as cover the changes in tvOS 18.
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David has been writing about technology for well over two decades, and got on board the Apple hype train when covering the original iPhone launch in 2007. He is an enthusiastic Apple Watch evangelist and feels that the HomePod is misunderstood. ...
The report details that Apple has tapped a new supplier, Tianma to provide the 7-inch screen of its new smart speaker. Scheduled to debut in the first half of 2024, the new HomePod is expected to mark the transition of Apple’s smart home strategy. ...
Apple hit the ground running in 2023 and closed the year with the Vision Pro, although it didn’t arrive until 2024: M2 Mac mini Mac mini with M2 Pro 14-inch and 16-inch MacBook Prowith M2 Pro chip Newfull size HomePod(bit of a surprise this one!) ...
HomePod mini Apple will refresh the HomePod mini in late 2025, adding a faster S-series chip and an Apple-designed Wi-Fi and Bluetooth chip. New color options are also likely. Products With Unknown Release Dates Apple has a few products in the works for 2025 where release dates aren't ye...
After discontinuing the original HomePod in 2021, Apple is working on a new full-sized smart speaker that will come with a number of upgrades.
Dec 23, 2024 #142 rembert said: Still wondering what the added value would be over a second hand iPad Mini and maybe a HomePod Mini if sound quality is an issue. Apple must be cracking something unexpected or else it's another failure - and an incentive to peo...