Apple launched iOS 14.3 and iPadOS 14.3 in mid-December, but that doesn't mean the update train is slowing down.
Apple seeds first iOS 14.4, iPadOS 14.4, watchOS 7.3, and tvOS 14.4 betas to developers [Updated: public betas now available]
HomePod mini
Apple releases 14.3 software update for HomePod and HomePod mini
Earlier this week, Apple released iOS 14.3 to the public. Now, Apple has released an update for its pair of smart speakers, the HomePod and HomePod mini.
Apple releases 14.2.1 software update for the HomePod and HomePod mini
It's not a major software update, but today Apple released a minor software update for its smart speaker lineup.
HomePod mini vs Amazon Echo: Which should you buy?
Apple introduced a tinier version of its popular HomePod called HomePod mini. This smart speaker is not only smaller in size, but also in price as compared to its parent. Both of these features put the HomePod mini more in the running as a direct competitor to the Amazon Echo.
Whether for yourself or a gift for a loved one, you might be trying to decide between the two (or three including the Amazon Echo Dot). To help, we have a comparison of HomePod mini versus Amazon Echo. Hopefully this will help you pick the best smart speaker for your home or someone else’s.
Here comes Apple’s holiday ad featuring the HomePod mini, AirPods Pro and Tierra Whack
Ahead of Black Friday which will mark the beginning of the lucrative holiday season, Apple has now shared its holiday-themed video advertisement through its official YouTube channel.
HomePod mini FAQ: All your questions answered
Are you thinking of purchasing a HomePod mini? Or maybe you ordered one but still have questions about it? Look no further, as we are here to help with answers to some of the most common questions surrounding Apple’s small smart speaker.
The HomePod mini shouldn’t leave marks on oiled wood or waxed surfaces
Thanks to the design of the HomePod, many owners out there in the wild discovered it could leave a ring on some surfaces. But it appears that's not a problem for the HomePod mini.
HomePod mini reviews roundup: great sound for a compact design
Apple announced its newest smart speaker, the HomePod mini, earlier this year. It went up for pre-order last week, and launches Monday, November 16.
Servicing HomePod mini without AppleCare+ is only $20 cheaper vs. buying a new one
If you don't have optional AppleCare+ extended warranty for the HomePod mini, Apple will charge you a fee of $79 per an out-of-warranty repair of the new $99 Siri-powered speaker — which is only $20 cheaper vs. buying a new one. Apple announced the new HomePod mini a month ago in an effort to widen the addressable market for its smart speakers. The full-size HomePod wasn't updated last month and continues to retail for $299.
How to change the default music service on HomePod
In this tutorial, we will tell you all about changing the default music service on your HomePod from Apple Music to something else such as YouTube Music, Pandora, Deezer, Tidal, etc.
Intercom system requirements: Which Apple devices support this feature?
Apple lets you turn your HomePod speaker into an intercom, allowing family members to send audio messages from one Apple speaker or device to another in your household. Family members receive Intercom notifications and can send Intercom messages from their devices.
HomePod’s new Intercom feature shown in action on an Apple Watch
The HomePod mini debuted Intercom, Apple's new feature letting you send audio message from one speaker to another. It's also available on the full-size HomePod with the HomePod software 14.1. Here's how Intercom works between the HomePod and the Apple Watch.