Apple has confirmed that it will hold an annual event to unveil the iPhone 17 lineup, along with some new watches, earbuds and other new products on Tuesday, September 9.
iPhone 17 event confirmed for September 9 with an “Awe dropping” tagline
HomePod mini
Next-generation HomePod mini is getting a big upgrade—here’s what’s changing
Apple’s next-generation HomePod mini is set for a major performance boost, with hardware upgrades to make it smarter, faster and more connected.
Apple has released the public betas of iOS 26 and its other “26” operating systems
Apple just released the public betas of iOS 26, iPadOS 26, macOS Tahoe 26, tvOS 26, HomePod software 26, watchOS 26 and AirPods firmware.
The next Apple TV and HomePod mini should run Apple’s all-new “Proxima” chip
The next Apple TV and HomePod mini models could serve as a launchpad for Apple Proximity, an in-house designed Wi-Fi and Bluetooth combo chip.
iOS 26 finally brings a proper Wi-Fi network selector for the HomePod
Apple's iOS 26 software finally enables HomePod owners to directly select a Wi-Fi network to conect to independently of their iPhone, which wasn't possible before.
How to crossfade Apple Music songs on your HomePod
Learn how to turn on a crossfade option on your HomePod speaker for seamless transitions between Apple Music songs with no gaps or silence in between.
tvOS 26 adds Thread 1.4 for better smart home support on your Apple TV
The new tvOS 26 operating system supports the Thread 1.4 protocol on the Apple TV and HomePod for unified mesh networking in your smart home.
How to select a preferred home hub in the Apple Home app
In this tutorial, we’ll walk you through the steps to set your desired Apple TV, HomePod, or HomePod mini as your preferred hub in the Home app on your iPhone, iPad, or Mac.
24 tips and tricks every HomePod user should know
Check out these 24 useful tips to uncover the hidden capabilities of your HomePod and make the most of your Siri smart speaker.
iOS 18 allows your friends to control Apple Music playback on your HomePod or Apple TV with permission, even remotely
SharePlay on iOS 18 allows other people to control playback on your HomePod or Apple TV from their iPhone or iPad, whether they subscribe to Apple Music or not.
HomePod mini in Midnight looks virtually identical to the previous Space Gray color, so why the change?
Apple is now offering its Siri-powered HomePod mini speaker in a new color option dubbed Midnight, bringing consistency to its speaker lineup.
AirPlay has been upgraded with spatial audio support
Install iOS 18, iPadOS 18 and tvOS 18 to stream spatial audio from an iPhone or iPad to a HomePod speaker, Apple TV or compatible third-party Hi-Fi equipment.