Ahead of HomePod's February 9 launch, Apple today released the iOS 11.2.5 software update.
Video: hands-on with Siri News, HomePod support & other changes in iOS 11.2.5
iOS 11.2.5 release notes & security fixes
On Tuesday, January 23, 2017, Apple released iOS 11.2.5 for iPhone, iPad and iPod touch.
Here’s how HomePod will handle phone calls
One of the tidbits about HomePod that can be gleaned easily from Apple's refreshed website and today's press release announcing the device's February 9 availability is the fact that the Siri-driven smart speaker won't take phone calls at launch.
Apple releases iOS 11.2.5, watchOS 4.2.2, macOS 10.13.3 and tvOS 11.2.5
Apple on Tuesday released iOS 11.2.5, watchOS 4.2.2, macOS 10.13.3 and tvOS 11.2.5 to the public, after more than a month of beta testing. Users can install the updates using each platform's respective over-the-air update mechanism, or you can visit our Downloads page.
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AppleCare+ for HomePod will cost $39 and cover AirPorts
HomePod is arriving February 9 with Apple's standard one-year warranty.
HomePod can play purchased iTunes music, stream Beats 1 & listen to podcasts without Apple Music subscription
HomePod is launching February 9 and you'll need an Apple Music subscription for full music functionality and to enjoy a catalog of more than 45 million songs because the Siri-driven smart speaker does not support non-Apple music services for the time being.
Here are the HomePod touch gestures that allow easy navigation & music playback control
Aside from announcing HomePod's February 9 availability, Apple's now updated the official webpage for its $349 Siri-driven wireless speaker with some previously unknown tidbits.
HomePod is coming to France and Germany this spring
In addition to launching on Friday, February 9 in the United States, the United Kingdom and Australia, HomePod is scheduled to arrive in France and Germany this spring.
Apple announces that Siri is now actively used on over half a billion devices
In spite of criticism, Siri is the most popular personal digital assistant out there.
Multi-room audio coming to HomePod via software update later this year
In announcing this morning that HomePod will be available to order online on Friday ahead of its scheduled February 9 launch, Apple has said that its $349 wireless speaker won't support multi-room audio at launch.
Apple announces HomePod is arriving February 9, available to order this Friday
Apple announced via a press release on Tuesday that HomePod, its Siri-powered wireless speaker for the connected home, is officially arriving in stores on Friday, February 9, with orders available from this coming Friday, January 26.