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.
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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.
Watch HomePod execute Siri Shortcut automation scripts on other devices
This video demonstrates that Siri on HomePod with iOS 11 is already able to execute Siri Shortcuts automation scripts on other devices through an iPhone with the iOS 12 beta.
Sonos unveils Beam smart sound bar, confirms AirPlay 2 and Siri coming to its speakers in July
Sonos today unveiled a new Beam smart sound bar for your TV and announced that official support for Apple’s latest AirPlay 2 media-streaming technology, along with Siri voice control, is coming to select Sonos wireless speakers via a free software update in July.
List of AirPlay 2 Siri voice commands for controlling multiple speakers
We have put together a running list of the best AirPlay 2 Siri voice commands with respect to multi-room audio that let you do cool things such as play music in a particular room, play different playlists on different speakers, continue playing a song on another speaker and more—all by talking.
How about a $250 Beats Siri speaker?
Has price kept you from buying a HomePod? At what price point would you consider ditching Google or Amazon and buying a smart speaker from Apple? What about $250?
HomePod update is its most significant yet
The newly released HomePod update is the Siri-based speaker’s most significant software update since the device was first released in February. Version 11.4 adds key features, including multi-room and stereo pairing.
HomePod goes on sale in Canada, France & Germany on June 18
Apple has confirmed today that its Siri-powered HomePod wireless speaker is scheduled to arrive in Canada, France and Germany starting Monday, June 18, 2018.
iOS 11.4 arriving today with AirPlay 2, HomePod to gain multi-room audio and stereo pairing
The iOS 11.4 software update is arriving on Tuesday, May 29, 2018, and it’s at long last bringing AirPlay 2 to Apple devices. Additionally, HomePod will receive an update of its own with the long expected multi-room and stereo pairing features based on AirPlay 2.
Google, not Amazon now leads smart speaker market
There’s a new leader in the growing smart speaker market. During the first quarter of 2018, Google overtook Amazon for the top spot. Meanwhile, Apple’s nowhere to be found in the new Canalys survey of the top smart speaker producers in the world.