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Apple's original HomePod was overpriced, and that doesn't bode well for AirPods Max

Audiophiles connected to the Apple ecosystem loved the original $350 HomePod for its best-in-class sound, but casual consumers passed on the pricey speaker, ultimately leading Apple to discontinue the hardware. That's probably a bad sign for the $550 AirPods Max — here's why.

Neil Hughes 4 years ago

Apple discontinues full-size HomePod, to focus on HomePod mini

Apple on Friday announced the discontinuation of the full-size HomePod, saying it plans to focus on production and development of the HomePod mini.

Mikey Campbell 4 years ago

There's a Space Gray HomePod shortage - but it probably doesn't mean much

There is no available stock of Apple's Space Gray HomePod internationally, but given the last year, it probably doesn't mean much — if anything at all.

William Gallagher 4 years ago

HomePod may detect vital signs with upgraded radar positioning system

A HomePod could potentially help save lives without getting into contact with other people, with Apple looking into 360-degree radar systems that can detect vital signs and medical conditions of individuals.

Malcolm Owen 4 years ago

HomePod stereo pairs supported in macOS Big Sur 11.3 beta

Apple appears to be working on system-level support for HomePod stereo pairs with its upcoming macOS 11.3 update, delivering a long-requested feature that has been available on iOS and tvOS for years.

ÌÇÐÄVlog Staff 4 years ago

HomePod mini updated with new Handoff experience in OS version 14.4

Apple has released a new HomePod and HomePod mini software update with a version number of 14.4 and a new Handoff experience for HomePod mini.

Wesley Hilliard 4 years ago

Apple may use sound to identify people or objects, and where they are

New research shows Apple is investigating how HomePod, or other devices, can use audio to estimate the distance to a speaking user, and also to identify the sounds around it.

William Gallagher 4 years ago

How to make Siri listen to you on the right device

It's common to have the "wrong" Siri answer. You can ask your Apple Watch to set an alarm, for instance, and find that it's your HomePod that does it. Here's how to make sure that Siri is listening to you on the device you intended.

William Gallagher 4 years ago

Everything you can ask HomePod and HomePod mini's Intercom to do

The Intercom feature in HomePod and HomePod mini turns those smart speakers into a handy way to reach people anywhere in your house. Anywhere, that is, that you have a HomePod device — and when you ask it correctly.

William Gallagher 4 years ago

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