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What is AirPlay 2? Apple’s wireless sharing system explained

AirPlay 2 is a great wireless tool that Apple fans will love. How do you access AirPlay 2, and what can it be used for? We answer all these questions and more.
SharePlay from an iPhone to Apple TV.

SharePlay is coming to Apple TV and HomePod

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The best Apple HomeKit devices for 2023

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Apple is repeating a major mistake from its past with the Vision Pro

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6 HomeKit settings you should disable (or adjust) right now

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How to update your HomePod or HomePod mini

Apple HomePod 2023 in a home office.

How to enable Sound Recognition on your HomePod and receive smoke alarm alerts

Apple HomePod 2023 in a home office.

Apple might launch a HomePod smart display in 2024

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Apple AirPlay 2 supports 24-bit lossless audio, but you can’t use it

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Apple HomePod vs. Apple HomePod 2023

Someone holding the 12.9-inch version of the iPad Pro (2022).

Apple reportedly working on a new iPad-like smart home display

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The new HomePod is still too expensive, which is exactly how Apple wants it

Customers inspect the new Apple HomePod at an Apple Store on February 9, 2018 in San Francisco, California.

Sorry, there’s no new HomePod on the way

Apple said nothing about a new HomePod in today's stream, leaving fans asking when HomeKit will get its next upgrade.
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How to stream music to a HomePod with an Android phone

The HomePod can work with Android phones, allowing you to stream music to Apple's smart speaker. Here's exactly what you need, and how to set up the connection.
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Apple adds new colors for the HomePod Mini to brighten your day

Apple's HomePod Mini is now available in new colors and with more capabilities thanks to Siri.
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How to set up a HomePod for stereo audio

One Apple HomePod speaker can make life easier, but two can be a game-changer. Learn how to transform your smart home by using two HomePod speakers in stereo.
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How to change Siri’s voice on the Apple HomePod

Siri has more voice options than ever, but it's not always clear how to change the voice on your HomePod. Here's how you can do it easily using the Home app.
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7 things you didn’t know the Apple HomePod Mini could do

The Apple HomePod Mini sounds great, but is capable of doing a lot more than people realize.
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HomePod owners can now ask Siri to play music from Deezer

HomePod owners have a new option when it comes to music that can be controlled via Siri: Deezer's full catalog can now be added to Apple's smart speakers.
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Amazon Echo Studio vs. Apple HomePod

Trying to choose between Amazon's Echo Studio and Apple's HomePod? We spill the beans on which device sounds best and which will fit your digital music life.
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Apple to ditch its HomePod smart speaker but stick with mini version

Apple is done with its pricey HomePod smart speaker, choosing instead to focus on the smaller and cheaper HomePod Mini device.
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A massively redesigned iMac could launch at any moment

Apple’s iMac is due for a major redesign with tons of new features this year, and a subtle change on the company’s website suggests it may happen any day now.
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With the AirPods Max, Apple is making a familiar mistake

We have waited a long time for AirPods Max, but now that they have, it looks like Apple is making an unwelcome return to old habits from the first HomePod.
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Apple’s lower-priced HomePod mini paves the way for HomeKit’s eventual success

The lower price of the Apple HomePod mini helps broaden its reach to more consumers, while also paving the way for HomeKit's success within the smart home.

Apple HomePod mini packs big features in a slim body for just $99

Apple took the wraps off its long-awaited smart speaker, the HomePod mini, which is looking to be a strong rival in the space with Siri helping out at home.
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HomePod Mini: Everything we know about the Apple’s next smart speaker

Apple has given no official statement on a HomePod Mini, but the rumor mills are churning with information on its design, pricing, and availability.
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Apple expected to unveil four new iPhones, two Apple Watches later this year

As per a new report, Apple is gearing up to announce a busy hardware lineup later this year including four new iPhones, two Apple Watches, and more.
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Apple HomePod vs. Sonos One

If listening to music matters most to you in picking a smart speaker, two choices stand out: The Sonos One and the HomePod. Here's where each device excels.
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HomePod problems Apple should fix

Considering purchasing Apple's HomePod? Though it has several perks, there are still some major problems that make Apple's HomePod smart speaker undesirable.
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The next iPhone will look more like an iPad Pro, report says

Apple is reportedly planning to launch a more affordable and compact HomePod smart speaker, alongside some new 5G iPhones with smaller notches later this year.
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Alexa is listening to your chat more than you think, study suggests

A new study has shown that unintended activations of smart speakers could occur as many as 19 times a day, with the longest activations lasting up to 43 seconds.

Apple HomePod is getting multi-user support but will that satisfy its critics?

Apple's HomePod sounds amazing, but since its launch, it has been criticized for being heavy on price while light on features. Apple has now revealed some new abilities are headed to HomePod in the fall, like multi-user support and radio stations. Will they be enough to please buyers?
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The HomePod launch was a letdown. Can Apple deliver a smaller, cheaper version?

The Apple HomePod smart speaker was not only late to come to market, but the device is expensive, complicated, and dying on the vine in the smart home market. A mini version, though -- one that's cheaper, easy to use, and versatile -- could be just what the company and its fans need.
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Apple has some exciting features in store for its AirPods and HomePod

Apple announced at WWDC 2019 that it will be bringing two new features to its AirPods, in the form of Audio Sharing and the option for Siri to read aloud and respond to incoming messages. A new Handoff feature for the HomePod delivers a more well-rounded in-home streaming experience.