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New HomePod beta lets you set third-party audio services as your defaults
Alongside second betas of iOS 14 and other operating systems that were seeded to developers yesterday, Apple also introduced a second beta of the upcoming HomePod software update which is being available on an invite-only basis to a selection of AppleSeed beta testers.
HomePod update to bring support for third-party music services
Apple announced a number of new features for its various software platforms today, but this one kind of flew under-the-radar. During its presentation on HomeKit, the company displayed a slide that seemed to indicate the HomePod will soon be receiving support for third-party music services.
Apple Card now offers 0% financing for Mac, iPad, and more
It was rumored to be happening just last week, but now it's official: Apple Card now offers installment plans, with 0% financing, for a wide range of new Apple-branded products.
Apple Card installment plans for Macs, AirPods, iPads and other Apple products in the works
According to people familiar with Apple's thinking who spoke to Bloomberg, you may soon be able to get new Apple hardware via interest-free Apple Card payment plans for devices such as the iPad, Mac, AirPods, HomePod and more.
Apple releases iOS 13.5.1, iPadOS 13.5.1, watchOS 6.2.6, and tvOS 13.4.6 with important security fixes [Updated]
Not long ago, Apple released iOS 13.5 to the public, along with the corresponding iPadOS 13.5.1 for iPad owners. And now it's time for another software update.
Apple may be getting closer to launching the rumored lower-priced HomePod
Ever since Apple launched its first smart speaker, the HomePod, back in 2018, there have been rumors that a smaller, less expensive model is also in the works.
HomePod hits India, selling for below the regular US pricing
As rumored back in January, Apple's Siri-powered HomePod smart speaker has gone on sale in India, a 1.35 billion people market, where it's sold for below the regular US pricing.
Siri voice in Germany gets a quality boost thanks to machine learning
Siri in Germany has finally received upgraded voices almost three years after the English voices were significantly improved when iOS 11 launched back in 2017.
Apple and Carnegie Mellon University research shows how smart devices can use acoustics to build situational awareness
Some smart devices are smarter than others, with a range of capabilities that make them truly helpful on a regular basis. But they certainly haven't reached the ceiling of usefulness quite yet, and new research shows even more potential.
The HomePod’s operating system is now based on tvOS rather than iOS
Is Apple going to launch a new, less expensive HomePod in 2020? Maybe! But one thing is for sure: the company has made a big change to the operating system for its first smart speaker.
Apple drops the price of the HomePod to $149 for employees, may be a sign of an impending refresh
Apple announced its first smart speaker, the HomePod, in 2018. There have been rumors of a refresh (and a cheaper model in general) for quite some time now, and a new report says we might be close to seeing it actually happen.