It's official, HomePod is launching in mainland China and Hong Kong in early 2019.
Apple will launch HomePod in China and Hong Kong in early 2019
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New HomePod 12.1.1 update brings group FaceTime indicator & support for new regions
Apple today released the new iOS 12.1.1 software update for iPhone and iPad and it came with a pair of enhancements for the company's Siri-driven HomePod wireless speaker.
How HomePod uses machine learning to boost far-field Siri accuracy
In a new post published on Monday through its Machine Learning Journal blog, Apple goes on to detail how HomePod, its wireless smart speaker, uses machine learning to increase far-field accuracy, which helps Siri disregard or suppress background sounds to better understand your spoken requests in noisy environments.
How to make a call on speakerphone with Siri on iPhone
Check out this quick tip to make phone calls directly on speakerphone using Siri on your iPhone or iPad.
HomePod 12.1 update with stability and quality improvements now available
Apple today released the iOS 12.1 software for its Siri-powered HomePod speaker, which according to the official changelog includes general improvements for stability and quality.
How to set your iPhone to answer calls with speakerphone automatically
Learn how to set your iPhone to automatically answer calls with speakerphone mode enabled for hands-free convenience in this step-by-step guide.
HomePod is scheduled to arrive in Spain and Mexico on October 26
According to both Apple's online store and the company's press release announcing the new iPhone XS and iPhone XS Max smartphones, its Siri-powered HomePod wireless speaker is scheduled to launch next in Spain and Mexico on Friday, October 26.
Samsung’s Galaxy Home speaker will compete against Apple’s HomePod
There's a new smart speaker set to arrive this year, and like the Apple HomePod, it's going to be sold at the top end of the emerging smart home market. The Galaxy Home speaker is the first to include Samsung's Bixby voice assistant; it was announced earlier today alongside the Note 9 smartphone and Galaxy Watch.
HomePod will soon be able to make phone calls, run multiple timers at once, and more
Apple's expected to introduce a major HomePod software update this Fall that could significantly change how you use and enjoy the smart speaker. Among the features coming soon is the ability to make phone calls, manage several timers at once, translate text, and more.
Apple planning high-end AirPods, over-ear headphones and new HomePod for 2019
It looks like Apple's audio team is going into overdrive. Three new audio products are expected to arrive early next year from the iPhone maker, including premium AirPods, a new HomePod, and "studio-quality" over-ear headphones, according to Bloomberg.
Watch HomePod execute Siri Shortcut automation scripts on other devices
Shortcuts, Apple's new vision for Siri and automation on the iOS platform, is a new feature in iOS 12 that many power users and fans of the Workflow automation app will appreciate a lot.
Sonos unveils Beam smart sound bar, confirms AirPlay 2 and Siri coming to its speakers in July
Sonos today unveiled a brand-new smart sound bar for your TV with dual-assistant support and beam-forming mics whilst confirming that Siri voice control and AirPlay 2, the latest and greatest version of Apple's local media-streaming technology, are both coming to the One, second-generation Play:5, Playbase and future speakers via a free software update in July.