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.
Apple releases iOS 12.1.1 with FaceTime Live Photos, refreshed FaceTime UI, and more
Apple on Wednesday released iOS 12.1.1 to the public, following several weeks of beta testing. The minor update doesn't bring about any major new features, but it does include FaceTime Live Photos, a refreshed FaceTime UI that offers quicker access to important actions, and other improvements.
Apple’s long-awaited iPhone XR clear case is now available
Apple today started selling its own clear case for iPhone XR through its online store and at Apple Stores around the world for $39.
Outlook for iOS is gaining blue header design, sensory navigation feedback & more
Microsoft's mobile Outlook client for iPhone and iPad is getting a refresh on App Store later today to bring the app visually on par with its Android counterpart, which has a blue header.
Kuo: Google and Amazon working on competing AirPod-alike wireless earbuds for 2019 launch
Apple's AirPods wireless earbuds have been a smash hit for the Cupertino company as they have seemingly validated the market for advanced Bluetooth earphones. And now, rivals Google and Amazon are thought to be working on direct AirPod-alike competitor products.
Apple could order a drama series featuring “Pretty Woman” star Richard Gere
Apple's been working on 15+ original TV shows for its upcoming video-streaming service, and today we've learned that the iPhone maker could order a drama series starring Richard Gere.
Edward Burns takes lead role in Apple’s “Amazing Stories” anthology reboot
American actor, producer, writer and director Edward Fitzgerald Burns has been cast for the lead role in Apple's upcoming reboot of “Amazing Stories,” Steve Spielberg’s 1980s fantasy, horror and sci-fi television anthology series.
Toby Kebbell hired for lead role in Apple’s upcoming psychological thriller
Apple has hired English stage and film actor Tony Kebbell for the lead role in its psychological thriller series written by Tony Basgallop and executive produced by writer/director Manoj Nelliyattu “M. Night” Shyamalan and British TV writer Tony Basgallop.
Apple: 72 percent of devices sold in the last four years are now using iOS 12
Apple revealed today via the App Store dashboard for developers that iOS 12, its latest and greatest mobile operating system, is now powering 72 percent of devices sold in the last four years. Just a month ago, the company reported that iOS 12 powered 63 percent of iPhones, iPads and iPod touches unveiled since September 2014.
Save hundreds of dollars by upgrading RAM in your 2018 Mac mini with iFixit’s DIY kit
If you choose to upgrade your 2018 Mac mini from the default 8 gigabytes of RAM to, say, 32 gigs at the time of purchase using build-to-order options on Apple's online store, that'll be an extra $600. iFixit's do-it-yourself kit can give you the same upgrade for $275 less.
Apple highlights “Best of 2018” in its App, Books and iTunes stores
Apple this morning issued a press release, announcing the "Best of 2018." For those unfamiliar with the tradition, every year around this time, the company highlights popular content across its various media apps and stores. Now you can see these lists for yourself in their respective apps—Apple Music, Apple Podcasts, Apple Books and iTunes—but we've rounded up the top picks below.