April 20, 2018
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Comments Off on Libratone Zipp: Can this AirPlay speaker best Apple’s HomePod?
Libratone’s Zipp speaker is a customizable and powerful speaker that is sure to liven up any room whether at home or on the go. Its surprising list of features, not to mention inputs, makes it one of the best speakers … Continue reading
April 19, 2018
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Comments Off on How to change the Siri voice on iPhone, iPad, Apple Watch, Mac, or HomePod
While Siri may lag behind the competition in some areas, one area where it does excel is in the quality of the actual Siri voice. more… 9to5Mac
April 15, 2018
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Comments Off on Feature Request: Playing TV shows & movies on Apple TV using HomePod & Siri
Since HomePod was released last month, a spotlight of sorts has been put on Siri – more specifically, Siri’s weaknesses. HomePod has stiff competition in the smart speaker space, with companies like Google and Amazon having their own, more advanced, … Continue reading
April 12, 2018
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Comments Off on Apple cuts HomePod orders on weak demand, report says
Apple’s first foray into the smart speaker business is not going as planned, with the company reportedly lowering HomePod sales forecasts and cutting orders for the device on the back of weak demand. AppleInsider – Frontpage News
February 27, 2018
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Comments Off on Rediscovering a love of music with HomePod, HomeKit, and neon
When Apple announced HomePod during last year’s WWDC, I observed the introduction with only passing interest. Music had taken a back seat in my life. While I was fascinated by HomePod’s design, I never thought that I’d end up with … Continue reading
February 18, 2018
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Comments Off on Has the HomePod left a ‘white ring’ on any of your furniture? [Poll]
HomePod is making its mark on early adopters. Earlier this week, it was discovered that Apple’s HomePod can leave a white ring on certain wood finished furniture. While it’s unclear how widespread the issue is, Apple did acknowledge it a … Continue reading
February 17, 2018
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Comments Off on Apple publishes new guide on how to use the HomePod [Video]
After a handful of how-to videos last week, Apple has now published a new HomePod video on its Apple Support YouTube channel covering how to get the most out of the smart speaker, noting that Siri will be your main … Continue reading
February 15, 2018
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Comments Off on Estimates peg HomePod build cost at $216, Apple’s margin smaller than competitors
According to the latest research from TechInsights, Apple is shelling out $ 216 to build HomePod, meaning margins from the tech giant’s first smart speaker are much slimmer than those of its flagship iPhone line. AppleInsider – Frontpage News
February 14, 2018
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Comments Off on Apple responds to HomePod ‘ring’ issue, says not unusual for ‘vibration-dampening silicone’ to leave marks
Apple has issued a more direct response to customers experiencing issues with HomePod leaving white rings on certain wood surfaces in normal use. The response comes in an updated support article detailing how to clean and care for HomePod. Apple … Continue reading
February 14, 2018
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Comments Off on More audiophile praise for the HomePod as professional tests confirm Apple’s claims
There has been much debate about the audio quality of the HomePod. The majority of reviews have praised the speaker for its sound quality (if not for its smarts), but there have been some dissenting voices. Some audiophiles have been … Continue reading
February 12, 2018
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Comments Off on HomePod impresses audiophiles in technical measurement tests
The HomePod launched on Friday and people continue to praise its sound quality. A user on the r/audiophiles subreddit conducted an extensive set of measurements, testing frequency response, distortion and much more. The review is a very in-depth and dense … Continue reading
February 12, 2018
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Comments Off on New test shows Siri on HomePod answer 52% of questions correctly, lagging behind Alexa & Google Assistant
Now that Apple’s HomePod smart speaker is available to everyone, it’s being put through a slew of tests. Loup Ventures this weekend shared results from a detailed series of tests that it put the HomePod through, as well as how … Continue reading
February 11, 2018
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Comments Off on The HomePod power cable can be removed, but you probably shouldn’t [Video]
The HomePod’s power cable is technically user-removable, as is demonstrated by our hands-on video. A very brave user on /r/apple took the plunge and forcefully removed the power cable from their space gray HomePod. We were able to do likewise with … Continue reading
February 11, 2018
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Comments Off on How to factory reset your HomePod
The HomePod is incredibly easy to setup. As we’ve outlined before, you just hold your iPhone near it and the pairing process instantly begins. What’s slightly less clear, however, is how to reset your HomePod. Read on for those instructions… … Continue reading
February 10, 2018
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Comments Off on Sonos co-founder & former CEO praises HomePod sound quality, but says Spotify support needed
Apple’s HomePod is largely the company’s direct competitor to Sonos. To commemorate its newfound competition, Sonos yesterday released a custom Spotify playlist with a hidden message for Apple. Now, Sonos co-founder and former CEO John MacFarlane has taken to Twitter … Continue reading