HomePod

Code Hints at New HomePod with Display, Identified as ‘HomeAccessory’

Backend code spotted by specialists mentions an unreleased device labeled “HomeAccessory17,1”. This identifier is not currently in use for any existing Apple products, but closely resembles the “AudioAccessory” identifier used…

homeOS: Unveiling Apple’s Potential New Operating System

In the latest update from Apple’s tech development front, the first developer beta of tvOS 17.4 has stirred intrigue with references to a possible new operating system, dubbed “homeOS”. This…

Apple’s iPhone Design Chief Exits, Prompting Major Leadership Shake-Up

Apple is experiencing a major shift in its hardware engineering group due to the departure of Tang Tan, the company’s vice president of iPhone and Apple Watch product design. With…

tvOS 17.1 Expands ‘Enhance Dialogue’ to Older HomePod Models

When tvOS 17 was unveiled, it introduced an array of innovations including FaceTime support, a revamped Control Center, and VPN functionalities. The ‘Enhance Dialogue’ feature, designed to accentuate spoken content…

Tech Gifting Ideas for Couples: Modern Picks for Modern Lovers

For this reason, we advise innovative tech presents as the cutting-edge gift for couples. We must adjust to the new reality that has emerged.  Tech gadgets have firmly positioned themselves…

Siri & HomePod Welcome Third-Party Apps with iOS 17

Apple is poised to enhance the HomePod experience, with updates to Siri and AirPlay having been unveiled at the recent Worldwide Developers Conference (WWDC) 2023. These updates will empower HomePod…

HomePod Mini Debuts in Denmark, Suggesting No Immediate Plans for New Model

Apple has begun selling the HomePod mini and the second-generation HomePod in Denmark, following the devices’ release in Singapore last month. The HomePod mini initially launched in October 2020 in…

Spotify & Apple’s Ongoing Dispute Over HomePod Integration

Spotify and Apple have long had a contentious relationship, Spotify having accused Apple of anti-competitive behavior in a 2019 complaint filed with the European Union. A primary concern in the…

Apple Receives Patent for Flexible Speakers in HomePod

Apple has been granted a new patent by the United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO) that could change the speaker game forever. The patent, titled “Flexible Speakers”, describes the…

What can we expect from the new HomePod?

It’s been more than a year since Apple discontinued its HomePod speaker, and though its mini successor has helped the Cupertino company increase its smart home market share, there’s still…

Still got a first-edition Apple HomePod? It could be worth a tidy sum now

If you bought and still own Apple’s original HomePod, you could be in for a lovely surprise; there have been reports of the misunderstood smart speaker now selling for well…

Could Apple turn the HomePod mini into a Wi-Fi mesh router system?

In his most recent Power On newsletter, Bloomberg’s Mark Gurman pondered whether Apple should start selling wireless routers again. In the ‘90s, Apple built its credentials as one of the…

Amazon lifts the lid on its HomePod and AirPods competitors

Amazon has unveiled a number of new technology products under its Echo and Alexa branding, including a new high-end speaker system and a pair of wireless earbuds. Alongside a number…

Apple planning cheaper HomePod for 2020

Apple will launch a cheaper HomePod in 2020, according to new reports. As the smart speaker battle heats up and competitors such as Google and Amazon dominate, Apple finally looks…

HomePod has a 5% share in the smart speaker market

Apple’s HomePod device accounts for just 5% of the smart speaker market in the United States, according to data from Consumer Intelligence Research Partners. As expected, Amazon continues to dominate…