HomePod Boasting ‘iPad-Like Display’ Could Hit Shelves in 2025 at Earliest
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by Chris Hauk
1M ago
Bloomberg‘s Mark Gurman says Apple is currently developing a new HomePod speaker boasting an “iPad-like display” but we likely won’t see such a device hit shelves until 2025, should Apple decide to go to production. Gurman’s comments come in his most recent Power On newsletter. But I am told Apple that continues to pursue this idea and has begun early work on it with overseas suppliers, including China’s BYD, which makes some iPad models. If Apple finally moves forward with the product, a launch wouldn’t come until 2025 at the earliest. Work on the device is being led by Matt Coste ..read more
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New Report Says tvOS 17.4 Includes Code That Hints at HomePod With Display
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by Chris Hauk
1M ago
Apple today released the third beta of its upcoming tvOS 17.4 update, and that code contains references to a future HomePod smart speaker that boasts a display, according to a report from 9to5Mac. The site says the code shows evidence of a device with a “Z314” identifier powered by an A15 chip. Both production and “internal” versions of the device are being tested by Apple. Based on our findings, the unreleased “Z314” device is powered by an A15 Bionic chip, which interestingly is the same as the iPad mini 6. Code reveals that there are internal development and also production versions ..read more
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Apple Releases HomePod 17.3 Software to the Public – Brings Bug Fixes & Performance Improvements
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by Chris Hauk
2M ago
Apple on Monday released HomePod 17.3 software for the HomePod and HomePod mini, which brings bug fixes and software improvements for the smart speaker. The update comes a bit over a month after the release of the HomePod 17.1 update. Apple does not offer details about what’s included in the ‌HomePod‌ 17.2 software, and the release notes only say that it includes stability and performance improvements. In addition to HomePod 17.3 software, Apple also on Monday released iOS 17.3 and iPadOS 17.3, watchOS 10.3, tvOS 17.3, and macOS Sonoma 14.3. How to Update HomePod Software Your HomePod or Home ..read more
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Leaker Reiterates Rumors of Future HomePod With Curved LCD Display
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by Chris Hauk
3M ago
The Apple leaker and prototype collector known as “Kosutami” says Apple is continuing to develop a new HomePod model that will feature a curved LCD display. The device, codenamed B720, is said to feature the same design as the current ‌HomePod‌ but it boasts a curved, convex LCD screen at the top to display content. In October, Kosutami shared images of components that are allegedly being used to create a prototype touchscreen ‌HomePod‌. Other reports at the time claimed to verify the legitimacy of these images with other sources. More details on HomePod B720 Same panel size and same de ..read more
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Apple Releases HomePod 17.1.1 Software – Includes Fix for Siri Response Issue
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by Chris Hauk
5M ago
Apple on Tuesday released HomePod 17.1.1 software for the HomePod and HomePod mini. The new update includes a fix for a bug that could cause some ‌HomePod‌ speakers to respond slowly or fail to complete requests. How to Update HomePod Software Your HomePod or HomePod mini should update automatically, but you can also manually update your device by doing the following: Open the Home app. Tap on the icon that looks like three dots in the upper right corner. Tap on “Home Settings.” Scroll down to “Software Update.” Tap “Software Update” to see if there are any available updates ..read more
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HomePod and HomePod mini 17.1 Update Now Available – Adds Enhance Dialogue Feature
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by Chris Hauk
5M ago
Apple on Wednesday released the HomePod 17.1 software for the HomePod and HomePod mini. The update brings support for the Enhance Dialogue when paired with an Apple TV 4K. Apple’s full release notes for the update are below. Software version 17.1 adds support for Enhance Dialogue on HomePod mini and HomePod (1st generation) so you can hear spoken voices more clearly over effects, action, and music in a movie or TV show when paired with Apple TV 4K. This update also includes bug fixes and stability improvements. Enhance Dialogue is a feature that is meant to boost the volume of spoken voices ..read more
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HomePod 17.1 Software to Bring Enhance Dialogue to Original HomePod and HomePod mini
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by Chris Hauk
5M ago
Apple is expected to soon release its HomePod software 17.1 update, which will bring support for Enhance Dialogue to the HomePod mini, as well as the original ‌HomePod‌. Enhance Dialogue is a feature that is meant to boost the volume of spoken voices to make dialogue easier to hear over effects, action, and music in a movie or TV show. The feature works when a ‌HomePod‌ or ‌HomePod mini‌ is paired to an Apple TV and used as the audio output option. Until now, Enhance Dialogue was only available on the second-generation HomePod. The feature first debuted in tvOS 17. with both tv ..read more
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Apple Releases HomePod 17 Software – Brings Siri AirPlay Enhancement, New Call Controls, More
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by Chris Hauk
6M ago
Apple today released new HomePod 17 software for the ‌HomePod‌ and the HomePod mini. The update brings several new features and improvements. Apple’s full release notes for the update are below. Software version 17 includes support for your HomePod. This update also includes bug fixes and stability improvements. – Siri support for AirPlay allows you to start an AirPlay session from your iPhone or iPad directly on your HomePod using just your voice, so you can play an even wider range of third-party music services on HomePod. – New call controls enable you to mute or unmute a call o ..read more
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IOS 16.6 Indicates HomePod and HomePod Mini Launch in Israel Soon
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by Chris Hauk
8M ago
A release of the second-generation HomePod and the HomePod mini could be coming to Israel soon. The iOS 16.6 Release Candidate released to developers this week adds Hebrew support for Siri on the HomePod, says Israeli website The Verifier. Apple does not currently have an online store or retail stores located in Israel, so the HomePods would be sold via authorized resellers in the country. The Verifier reports that Apple has allowed select users in Israel to test the new Hebrew language support on its HomePods, something the company is known for in the past doing before it eventuall ..read more
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HomePod 16.4 Software Now Available to Public – Stability and Performance Improvements
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by Chris Hauk
1y ago
Apple on Monday released new 16.4 software for the HomePod, second-generation ‌HomePod‌, and HomePod mini. According to Apple’s release notes, the update adds stability and performance improvements to the ‌HomePod‌. Your HomePod or HomePod mini should update automatically, but you can also manually update your device by doing the following: Open the Home app. Tap on the home icon, which can be found in the upper left corner of the app display. If you have only one home set up, this will take you directly to settings, and you can skip directly to Step 5. If you have multiple homes set up ..read more
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