HomePod will be available in mainland China and Hong Kong starting Friday
Availability of Apple’s Siri-powered wireless speaker is scheduled to expand to mainland China and Hong Kong starting this coming Friday, January 18
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Amazon confirmed third-party Alexa speakers will gain Apple Music integration too
Amazon has officially confirmed that Alexa-enabled speakers from third-party brands will soon be permitted to integrate with Apple Music following Echo exclusivity.
Apple will launch HomePod in China and Hong Kong in early 2019
HomePod is officially launching in mainland China and Hong Kong in early 2019, according to Apple itself.
New HomePod 12.1.1 update brings group FaceTime indicator & support for new regions
The LEDs on your HomePod will now illuminate when in a group FaceTime call. And as a cool bonus, customers in Hong Kong and mainland China can now enjoy their HomePod fully thanks to expanded regional support.
How HomePod uses machine learning to boost far-field Siri accuracy
Apple’s Audio Software Engineering and Siri Speech Team explain how HomePod uses machine learning running on the 64-bit Apple A8 processor to filter out echo, reverberation and background noise when making spoken requests to Siri.
How to make a call on speakerphone with Siri on iPhone and iPad
You never lift a finger to call your favorite person. This tutorial shows you how to make a call on speakerphone with Siri.
HomePod 12.1 update with stability and quality improvements now available
The iOS 12.1 software for the Siri-powered HomePod speaker brings improvements for stability and quality.
How to set iPhone to answer calls with speakerphone automatically
It’s easy to go hands-free when you receive calls. Here’s how to set up your iPhone to answer calls with speakerphone automatically.
HomePod is scheduled to arrive in Spain and Mexico on October 26
The Siri-powered wireless speaker is scheduled to launch in Spain and Mexico on Friday, October 26, according to both Apple’s online store and a recent press release.
Samsung’s Galaxy Home speaker will compete against Apple’s HomePod
The Galaxy Home speaker is the first to include Samsung’s Bixby voice assistant; it was announced earlier today alongside the Note 9 smartphone.
HomePod will soon be able to make phone calls, run multiple timers at once, and more
Apple’s expected to introduce a significant HomePod update this Fall that could significantly change how you use and enjoy the smart speaker.
Apple planning high-end AirPods, over-ear headphones and new HomePod for 2019
Apple’s audio team is going into overdrive. Three new audio products are likely to arrive early next year from the iPhone maker, including premium AirPods.