The Siri assistant on Apple’s HomePod and HomePod mini speakers is currently exhibiting issues giving the current time, day and date.
Siri on HomePod stops reporting the current time, day and date unless the request specifies your location
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HomePods to launch in Turkey, Malaysia and Thailand on May 10
Apple has scheduled a launch of its Siri-powered HomePod and HomePod mini speakers across Turkey, Malaysia and Thailand on Friday, May 10.
What to do before selling or giving away your HomePod
Check out these important tips if you're planning to sell or give away your HomePod or HomePod mini. These will ensure the next user can set up the speaker with their Apple ID and use it to the fullest.
How to mute and unmute yourself during phone calls on iPhone
In this tutorial, we will show you how to mute your voice when you're on a phone or FaceTime call on your iPhone. We've also shared the steps for muting calls when you're talking through your AirPods, Apple Watch, iPad, Mac, or HomePod.
How to enable multi-user voice recognition on HomePod
Learn how to have your HomePod recognize your and family member's voices, and answer questions based on who is making that request.
HomePod’s Siri now learns your default music app like on iPhone, but removes the manual option from the Home app
Siri on Apple's HomePod smart speakers remembers your preferred music software, so stop appending "on Pandora" or similar to your media requests.
Don’t expect a screen-equipped HomePod until 2025 at the earliest
Apple has reportedly begun early work with overseas suppliers on a future version of its HomePod speaker that would feature a built-in screen.
Apple seems to be testing a HomePod with a built-in touchscreen display
Code strings in tvOS 17.4, an upcoming Apple TV update, suggest Apple could be internally testing a HomePod with a built-in display.
Apple tests controlling music playback on HomePod and Apple TV with SharePlay
Apple is testing new SharePlay capabilities enabling others to control music playback on your Apple TV or HomePod from their iPhone or iPad..
HomePod update 17.3 release notes: Bug fixes and performance improvements
Release notes for HomePod Software Version 17.3 don't mention any meaningful changes aside from unspecified bug fixes and performance improvements.
How to see activity history for your HomeKit devices
Learn how to view activity history for locks, alarms, sensors, smoke detectors, smart lights, and other smart home accessories in the Apple Home app on an iPhone, iPad, and Mac.
macOS Sonoma 14.1.1 and HomePod software version 17.1.1 add bug fixes for Apple’s platforms
Apple released iOS & iPadOS 17.1.1 and watchOS 10.1.1 on Tuesday with specialized bug fixes for iPhones, iPads, and Apple Watches, but it’s worth adding that the company also released smaller software updates for Macs and HomePod models as well.