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A HomePod with a built-in touchscreen display would represent a major departure from Apple's current design and functionality philosophy for the product line

Apple on Monday released tvOS 16.3.1 and HomePod software version 16.3.1 for download. As for release notes? For HomePod 16.3.1, Apple says it includes general performance and stability improvements without going into specifics. The software update size is 467.8 for the original HomePod. In order to update your HomePod software, you need to launch the...

Apple has officially launched sales of its new HomePod second-generation in Canada, with first pre-orders set to deliver today. As of writing, you can buy HomePod 2 on Apple’s website and have it ready for pickup at your local Apple Store. Select addresses can also get HomePod 2 with same-day delivery. HomePod 2 costs $399...

Today the first press reviews of Apple’s HomePod 2 hit the web, along with unboxing videos. The second-generation HomePod sports a similar design as its predecessor, has a 4-inch woofer and five tweeters (down 2 from before), plus gains a built-in temperature and humidity sensor, along with automatic room sensing for adjusting audio to your...

Apple’s second-generation HomePod is set to launch on Friday, February 3, and ahead of the debut, the embargo has lifted on the first press reviews. HomePod 2 has the same price as its predecessor before the latter was axed, but this time supports Spatial Audio and room sensing for automatically-tuned sound, to go with a...

After releasing iOS 16.3, iPadOS 16.3, macOS 13.2 and watchOS 9.3 yesterday, Apple has now made tvOS 16.3 available, along with HomePod Software 16.3. With HomePod Software 16.3, the update unlocks the temperature and humidity sensor in your HomePod mini and HomePod (2nd gen). The original HomePod does not have this sensor. Once you update...

Apple unveiled a new HomePod yesterday, bringing back the speaker from the dead. The second-gen HomePod brings upgrades to sound and looks the same, and also is the same price as before the original was discontinued. The 2023 HomePod second-generation offers “a groundbreaking listening experience, including support for immersive Spatial Audio tracks,” says Apple. As for...

Apple stuck to the same design language as the original HomePod, but the latest iteration of its smart speaker comes with plenty of updates and new features

Apple today announced the second-generation HomePod, bringing back its retired speaker from the dead. HomePod 2 costs $399 in Canada and brings Spatial Audio and Room sensing technology, to go with “advanced computational audio” powered by the company’s S7 chip from Apple Watch Series 7. Apple also released a trailer for HomePod 2 highlighting its...

Apple continued its new product release announcements this week by bringing back the HomePod from the grave. The new HomePod 2nd-generation looks the same as before, comes in a new colour Midnight, has Spatial Audio, Room sensing, plus can still act as your smart home hub but with Matter support, sound recognition, and also temperature...

Apple today announced the second-generation HomePod with an S7 chip and "breakthrough" sound, all in the same iconic design

If you’re hunting for an Apple HomePod mini Black Friday deal for 2022, check out western Canadian retailer London Drugs. Right now, the HomePod mini in five colours has been slashed by $20 off its regular price of $129.99, to $109.99 with free shipping across Canada. The HomePod mini gained three new colours last October....