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10 Apple products still waiting for an upgrade years after launch

Aditya Tiwari — Sat, 29 Mar 2025 12:00:01 +0000

These Apple products launched years ago are waiting for an upgrade after the recent iPhone, Mac, and iPad refreshes. Read more...

Apple's screen-equipped HomePod to enter mass production later this year, says analyst

Aditya Tiwari — Wed, 12 Mar 2025 18:50:01 +0000

Apple's ongoing software plans are delaying its screen-equipped HomePod, which is expected to enter mass production later this year. Read more...

Apple's Smart Home Hub allegedly postponed, thanks to delayed Siri upgrades

Sagar Naresh Bhavsar — Mon, 10 Mar 2025 06:00:01 +0000

A reliable source suggests that Apple might have rescheduled the launch of the Smart Home Hub due to delayed Siri features. Read more...

Apple's upcoming HomePod could feature a 6-7 inch OLED display made in China

Sagar Naresh Bhavsar — Mon, 09 Dec 2024 15:42:01 +0000

Apple's rumored display-equipped HomePod is tipped to feature a 6 or 7-inch display made by Chinese supplier Tianma. Read more...

Apple's rumored smart home display has been delayed again

Sagar Naresh Bhavsar — Wed, 04 Dec 2024 15:32:01 +0000

Apple's rumored display-equipped smart home device is reportedly delayed again and now may arrive after WWDC 2025. Read more...

Apple's supposed smart home display could be reminiscent of the iMac G3

Hamid Ganji — Sun, 27 Oct 2024 19:40:01 +0000

Apple is rumored to launch a smart home display next year with a design similar to iMac G3. A higher-end display could also arrive in 2026. Read more...

Apple is reportedly working on a new smart home operating system and devices

John Callaham — Sun, 13 Oct 2024 15:18:02 +0000

Apple is reportedly going to release more smart home products, which will use a new operating system that's based on tvOS. Read more...

Apple is reportedly readying a new smart home display for next year

Aditya Tiwari — Sun, 29 Sep 2024 17:16:01 +0000

Apple is reportedly working on a new smart display with Apple Intelligence baked in, featuring a new operating system. Read more...

Apple launches second beta for iOS 17.5, macOS 14.5 and more

Steve Bennett — Wed, 17 Apr 2024 18:42:01 +0000

Apple has launched public betas of the next version of its operating systems today, following the developer launch yesterday. This includes iOS 17.5, macOS Sonoma 14.5, watchOS 10.5 and more. Read more...

Love the yellow iPhone 14? Here are other things Apple sells in yellow

Aditya Tiwari — Tue, 14 Mar 2023 14:16:01 +0000

Have you checked out the latest yellow-colored iPhone 14? But, is it possible that we can create an entire ecosystem of yellow Apple products? Let's try to find out what all options are available. Read more...

Next-gen Apple HomePod may launch with a built-in 7-inch display in 2024

Aditya Tiwari — Fri, 10 Mar 2023 10:16:02 +0000

Apple is reportedly working on a display-fitted HomePod, according to Apple analyst Ming-Chi Kuo. The smart speaker is expected to arrive in the first half of 2024 with a 7-inch screen. Read more...

Apple releases iOS 16.3.1 update along with a bug fix for HomePod speakers

John Callaham — Mon, 13 Feb 2023 19:28:01 +0000

The new iOS 16.3.1 is for fixing some minor bugs, but the HomePod OS 16.3.2 squashes a weird bug that made it hard for the smart speakers to complete a task for the very first time. Read more...

Apple brings the original HomePod from its grave, second gen is now available for $299

Taras Buria — Wed, 18 Jan 2023 15:16:01 +0000

In a somewhat unexpected move, Apple has announced the second-gen full-size HomePod. Apple's new smart speaker delivers "incredible audio quality" and a better Siri and smart home experience. Read more...

HomePod and HomePod Mini will get Lossless audio support

Rizwan Anwer — Sat, 22 May 2021 10:44:01 +0000

Earlier this week, Apple announced Lossless audio coming to Apple Music. While the AirPods product line will be unable to play the format, the HomePod will be able to play it with a software update. Read more...

Apple AirPods and HomePods don't support lossless audio, even the AirPods Max

Subir Kathuria — Tue, 18 May 2021 16:10:01 +0000

Apple has a range of AirPods and HomePods available in the market. But none of the models support the newly launched lossless audio feature of Apple Music. Spatial audio is supported though. Read more...

Apple's HomePod Mini has an unused temperature sensor

Paul Hill — Mon, 22 Mar 2021 15:04:01 +0000

Bloomberg and iFixit have confirmed the existence of a temperature sensor inside the HomePod Mini. Apple has not yet enabled this piece of hardware but it has discussed doing so internally. Read more...

Apple reportedly readying 75 million 5G iPhones for this year, plus two Apple Watch models

João Carrasqueira — Tue, 01 Sep 2020 10:20:01 +0000

According to a new report, Apple is asking suppliers to build 75 million 5G-capable iPhones for this year, suggesting demand for the phones isn't waning. The company has a few more devices coming. Read more...

Apple quietly lowers the price of its HomePod smart speaker

João Carrasqueira — Thu, 04 Apr 2019 15:42:02 +0000

Apple seems to have permanently lowered the price of its smart speaker, the HomePod, making it now $299 instead of $349 in the United States. The price cut seems to affect other regions, too. Read more...

Several Siri users based in Europe have reported a disruption of services

Namerah Saud Fatmi — Sun, 17 Mar 2019 17:42:01 +0000

Many people located in different parts of Europe have reported that Siri is not working on devices such as HomePods and iPhones. Users have been unable to access Siri for over two hours in some parts. Read more...

HomePod to go on sale in China and Hong Kong this Friday

Boyd Chan — Mon, 14 Jan 2019 09:18:01 +0000

Having been launched almost a year ago, the Apple HomePod will become available for sale in both China and Hong Kong as of this Friday, boosting the device's reach to a total of ten markets. Read more...

Apple to bring new features and languages to HomePod [Update]

Paul Hill — Thu, 13 Sep 2018 16:16:01 +0000

Apple is set to push a new update out to its HomePod. The new release was announced at yesterday's event and brings new features including phone calling and receiving, and support for Spanish. Read more...

Apple's "Other Products" grew 60% year-over-year

Tim Moon — Wed, 01 Aug 2018 17:16:01 +0000

Apple's Q2 2018 earning report states that the "Other Products" category of the company, which consists of wearables and home devices, saw a strong 60% growth year-over-year, earning $3.74 billion. Read more...

iOS 12 Beta 5 hints at phone calling support coming to the HomePod

Saumitra Bhagwat — Tue, 31 Jul 2018 18:26:01 +0000

The fifth beta of iOS 12 includes updated HomePod set-up screens which strongly hint that phone calling support may finally be coming to the fabric-covered smart speaker in the near future. Read more...

Apple HomePod could support phone calls with iOS 12

Shreyas Gandhe — Mon, 23 Jul 2018 06:04:01 +0000

A private beta of iOS 12 targeted for the Apple HomePod has revealed some of the features that could be headed to the smart speaker and one such feature is the ability to receive phone calls. Read more...

Apple rumored to launch high-end AirPods, over-ear headphones next year

Jay Bonggolto — Mon, 25 Jun 2018 17:54:01 +0000

Apple is said to be working with Foxconn for the upcoming models of the AirPods earbuds and HomePod smart speaker. The tech giant is also reportedly in talks with Tymphany for the over-ear headphones. Read more...

Apple releases iOS 11.4 with AirPlay 2 support and more

João Carrasqueira — Tue, 29 May 2018 17:10:01 +0000

The latest update for iOS, version 11.4, is now available with support for multi-HomePod setups, AirPlay 2 for easier control over playback across different speakers, and Messages in iCloud. Read more...

Apple mulling a cheaper, Beats-branded HomePod priced at $199

Saumitra Bhagwat — Sun, 20 May 2018 09:18:01 +0000

The Apple HomePod's $349 price tag is steep compared to other alternatives. A cheaper variant could certainly help Apple claw back some much needed market share from Amazon and Google. Read more...

Apple's HomePod isn't flying off the shelves

Timi Cantisano — Thu, 12 Apr 2018 20:00:01 +0000

It appears that Apple's HomePod smart speaker isn't quite as popular as one would think. The speaker was a hit during pre-orders but currently has a dismal four percent market share in weekly sales. Read more...

Apple debuts new HomePod ad directed by Spike Jonze, starring FKA Twigs

Sharath Ravishankar — Tue, 06 Mar 2018 12:58:02 +0000

Apple has released a new advertisement for its HomePod smart speaker, directed by filmmaker Spike Jonze. It features singer FKA Twigs in a dance number, performed to Anderson .Paak's 'Til It's Over'. Read more...

Apple's new HomePod might leave marks on your wooden furniture

Rich Woods — Wed, 14 Feb 2018 18:16:01 +0000

According to early reviews of Apple's HomePod, the device actually leaves white rings behind on wooden furniture, although it's not currently known what might be causing the issue. Read more...

Using Apple's HomePod shouldn't increase your electric bill

John Keefer — Fri, 26 Jan 2018 22:14:01 +0000

Apple's new smarthome device is supposed to be a step up from competitors such as Amazon Echo and Google Home. So while the power draw is higher, it is expected to need less than as a 10W LED. Read more...

You can now pre-order Apple's HomePod smart speaker

Michael Firth — Fri, 26 Jan 2018 16:56:01 +0000

Apple is now taking pre-orders for its HomePod smart speaker. Among other features, it comes with a strong focus on high-fidelity audio, touch controls and Apple's smart assistant Siri built-in. Read more...

Apple's HomePod coming on February 9 for $349; pre-orders start Friday

John Keefer — Tue, 23 Jan 2018 15:04:05 +0000

After a delay of a few months, Apple has announced that its Siri-powered smart home device will be launching early next month in the United States, UK, and Australia. Pre-orders will begin soon. Read more...

Suppliers sent one million HomePod speakers to Apple

Paul Hill — Fri, 19 Jan 2018 18:38:02 +0000

Apple has received one million units of the upcoming HomePod from one of its suppliers. The news suggests that Apple could imminently launch its $349 smart speaker in the U.S., U.K., and Australia. Read more...

Apple's HomePod featured over a dozen speakers at one point

Timi Cantisano — Tue, 21 Nov 2017 17:56:02 +0000

It might seem like Apple's HomePod is a hasty response to Amazon and Google's smart speakers, but according to new information, it appears that the firm was working on this project since around 2012. Read more...

Apple delays the HomePod until early 2018

Rich Woods — Fri, 17 Nov 2017 16:46:58 +0000

Apple confirmed today that it will be delaying its HomePod smart speaker until early 2018, where it was originally slated to ship next month in December, as the company announced in June. Read more...

Apple patents acoustic fingerprint imaging technology, might replace Touch ID

Hamza Jawad — Tue, 29 Aug 2017 18:52:01 +0000

Apple has patented a sub-display fingerprint imaging technology based on acoustic imaging which could replace Touch ID in the near future and perhaps mark the end of the Home button. Read more...

Apple's HomePod firmware seemingly confirms new 4K Apple TV with Dolby Vision and HDR10

Hamza Jawad — Mon, 07 Aug 2017 09:12:02 +0000

Apple's HomePod firmware has yet again revealed some new information, this time regarding a possible Apple TV refresh rumored to include high dynamic range support for both Dolby Vision and HDR10. Read more...

Latest iPhone 8 rumor hints at facial recognition support for Apple Pay

Hamza Jawad — Fri, 04 Aug 2017 12:26:01 +0000

Further details have been revealed regarding Apple's rumored facial recognition system for the iPhone 8. Apple's HomePod firmware hints that this new mechanism will most likely work with Apple Pay. Read more...

The Rock and Apple's Siri star in a new action movie parody together

Dreyer Smit — Mon, 24 Jul 2017 10:08:01 +0000

You might think this is some strange new alternate reality, but you'd be wrong; The Rock and Apple's digital assistant Siri star in a sci-fi action movie parody together called 'The Rock x Siri'. Read more...