Apple is speculated to refresh its HomePod mini smart speaker and release an updated version of the full-size model it had stopped selling in 2021.
Apple might update the HomePod mini and the discontinued full-size model
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Disney+ gains Dolby Atmos-powered spatial audio on Apple TV 4K and HomePod
The Disney+ app has picked up support for Dolby Atmos-powered spatial audio on the Apple TV 4K and HomePod when streaming shows in the app.
Apple removes support for using your iPad as a home hub
Learn why you can no longer use an iPad as a home hub to control and manage your HomeKit and Matter accessories.
Apple releases a fix for interrupting music playback on the HomePod speaker
The 15.5.1 update fixes issues where music could stop playing on Apple's HomePod or the Siri speaker may lose its deep bass after a short time.
Apple could launch a new HomePod, but don’t expect a radical redesign
Apple is rumored to release an updated HomePod model in 2022 or 2023, but there may not be much innovation in hardware design for the Siri wireless speaker.
Tidal music service picks up Siri integration but not on HomePods
You can now ask Apple's Siri assistant to play songs and navigate music using the Tidal service on your iPhone or iPad, but it doesn't work with Siri on your HomePod.
An Apple smart soundbar with a FaceTime camera plus HomePod and Apple TV functionality is allegedly still in the works
Apple continues to work on a smart soundbar that would have a FaceTime camera for video calls and provide HomePod and Apple TV functionality.
iOS 15.5 brings HomePod Wi-Fi signal bars and critical alerts to the Home app
Apple's iOS 15.5 software adds HomePod Wi-Fi signal bars to the Home app, which also now features a notification for critical alerts.
HomePod update 15.4.1 makes HomeKit devices respond to Siri voice commands
The newly released HomePod software 15.4.1 fixes Siri voice commands not working with some smart appliances that are compatible with Apple's HomeKit platform.
HomePod mini is now available in Switzerland, the Netherlands and Belgium
Apple's Siri-powered HomePod mini smart speaker with HomeKit is now available to purchase in the Netherlands, Switzerland and Belgium, in all colors.
iOS 15.4 brings HomePod voice recognition in Dutch but Apple hasn’t launched its Siri speaker in the Netherlands yet
Apple's iOS 15.4 software adds Dutch as a new Siri language option for HomePod voice recognition in the Netherlands, allowing multiple people to request personal information from Siri without invading the privacy of others.
A pretty smart way to join annoying captive Wi-Fi networks is coming soon to HomePod
Apple is bringing captive Wi-Fi support to HomePod with a pretty smart way to join captive Wi-Fi networks that need additional sign-in steps, like at hotels or dorms.