Apple has announced a new HomePod, two years after discontinuing the first generation. The second-generation HomePod brings amazing audio, a secure smart home experience, an updated design, and more. Available in two colours, HomePod is available to order from Apple online and selected Apple Authorised Resellers. Priced at a recommended retail price of A$479, it will be released in Australia on Friday, February 3rd, 2023. New Features Pricing and Release In Australia, HomePod starts at a recommended retail price (RRP) of A$479. […] The post Second-generation HomePod unveiled appeared ..read more

Apple today unveiled HomePod mini, the newest addition to the HomePod family that delivers impressive sound, the intelligence of Siri to get things done, and a smart home experience that offers comfort and convenience without complexity. At just under 8.5 centimetres tall, HomePod mini is packed with innovative technologies and advanced software that together enable computational audio to deliver breakthrough audio quality wherever it is placed. HomePod mini will be available in white and space grey at a great price of […] The post Apple introduces HomePod mini appeared first on Mac Price ..read more

To ensure the best chance of getting your Christmas gift delivered on time, Apple has started offering next-business-day delivery. This is in addition to the free extended returns Apple is now offering until Christmas Eve. All in-stock items ordered on Apple’s online store by 2:00 p.m. AEDT on 23rd December are eligible for next-day delivery. An option that is available to “most metro areas”. Otherwise free standard delivery is available to everyone else. Free next-business-day delivery on in-stock orders in […] The post Apple Offering Free Next-business-day Christmas Delivery appeared first o ..read more

As we approach holiday season the search for Christmas gifts begins. To help I am going to put together several Christmas gift guides to help you find the perfect present. This particular guide is all about trending Apple products and relevant accessories under A$500. Including AirPods, HomePod, Apple Watch (Series 3), and more. HomePod A powerful speaker that sounds amazing and adapts to wherever it’s playing. It’s the ultimate music authority, bringing together Apple Music and Siri to learn their […] The post Apple Christmas Gift Guide: Under $500 appeared first on Mac Prices Australia ..read more

HomePod has gained several new releases with the release of iOS 13.2.1, a free software update for the speaker designed for your home. Including the ability to recognise multiple voices, handoff, Ambient sounds, and more. The update by default will have automatically installed on all HomePod speakers around your home. Chances are you can now take advantage of the new features which include: The ability for HomePod to recognize the voices of different family members to provide a personalized experience […] The post HomePod Now Recognises Voices Of Different Family Members appeared first on Mac ..read more

Apple’s four-day shopping event is now on with special offers when you buy selected products. The promotion runs from today, known as Black Friday through to Cyber Monday. More information on the promotion can be found below: Special Offer Details This year Apple is once again offering bonus Apple Store Gift Cards on selected products. The value of the gift card depends on the type of product you buy. For selected iPhone models you receive a bonus A$70 Apple Store […] The post Apple’s Shopping Event Is Now On appeared first on Mac Prices Australia ..read more

After months of testing, iOS 11.4 has been released to the public as a free download for iPhone and iPad. The update brings three significant new features, plus some other small improvements and fixes. The big new additions iOS 11.4 brings is AirPlay 2, HomePod stereo pairing, and Messages on iCloud. All features which have long been promised for iOS 11 since released last year. AirPlay 2 AirPlay 2 is a feature that is all about multi-room audio around your […] The post iOS 11.4 Released with AirPlay 2, Messages on iCloud, and more appeared first on Mac Prices Australia ..read more

Apple has lowered the recommended retail price (RRP) of HomePod worldwide. The first price adjustment of the speaker since it launched in January 2018. While the price has been adjusted by $50 in the US, here in Australia its been cut by $30, likely due to the US dollar being stronger than at launch. Making the new price A$469, down from A$499. HomePod is an Apple-designed speaker that has been created for the home, complete with Siri and Apple Music […] The post Apple Lowers Price of HomePod appeared first on Mac Prices Australia ..read more

HomePod will soon gain the ability to learn the voice of multiple users in one household. By understanding who is speaking to Siri, HomePod can provide a personalised experience. Support for multiple users is perhaps one of the most requested features, noted in many reviews by users. Because HomePod is designed for the home, therefore, chances of multiple people in the one home wanting to use it – is high. Currently, when someone says, for instance, “Hey Siri, play something […] The post Multi-User Support with Voice Recognition Coming To HomePod appeared first on Mac Prices Australia ..read more

iOS 12.1.1, a new update to iOS 12 is now available for the iPhone and iPad. Bringing a number of new features and all important bug fixes. While also introducing some updates to the HomePod, Apple’s wireless speaker for the home. In terms of new features, the iPhone XR gains notification previews using haptic feedback. While it also gains additional Dual-SIM with eSIM service support alongside the new iPhone XS and iPhone XS Max. However, we’re yet to see a […] The post iOS 12.1.1 Update Now Available for iPhone and iPad appeared first on Mac Prices Australia ..read more