Apple's Siri-driven speaker has received its first public software update since launch.
HomePod receives its first software update
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BabelPod is a neat hack that brings audio line-in and Bluetooth input to HomePod
As you're probably aware, HomePod has great sound quality so it's a shame that the speaker is currently limited to playing audio from Apple Music or AirPlay clients like an iPhone or iPad.
How to change the Apple Music account associated with your HomePod
You set up your new HomePod for the first time by bringing it near an iPhone or iPad, which prompts Apple's handy Automatic Setup feature to transfer settings such as saved Wi-Fi passwords and your Apple Music subscription information from your iOS device to your new HomePod.
If you would like to associate a different Apple Music account with your HomePod than the one you're currently using on your iPhone, iPad, or Mac, you can do that with just a few taps. We'll show you how to change the Apple Music account just for your HomePod.
AirPower wireless charging mat apparently set to launch before the end of the month
Taiwanese trade publication DigiTimes said Tuesday that Apple is about to launch its multi-device Qi wireless charger, called AirPower, before the end of March.
Survey finds 20 percent of adults already own smart speakers
Ahead of HomePod's launch, Voicebot.ai surveyed over a thousand Americans over their interest in smart speakers. They published the results today with some interesting findings.
Mophie’s upcoming wireless charging case for iPhone X was just granted Qi certification
Mophie's upcoming Juice Pack Air wireless charging case for iPhone X has surfaced in the Wireless Power Consortium's official Qi Certified Product Database, indicating that the popular accessory maker was just granted crucial certification for the product.
As we await Apple’s AirPower charging mat, we went hands-on with a cheaper Plux alternative
As we await Apple's AirPower charging mat, alternatives continue to crop up. Plux has been my favorite to date, improving on a number of design elements.
Bixby tabletop speaker will make its debut in the second half of 2018
Samsung's mobile head D.J. Koh has official confirmed that his company is working on a smart speaker powered by its digital assistant Bixby that will debut in the second half of this year.
Getting to know the various status lights on your HomePod and what they mean
Knowing what the various status lights on the top of your HomePod convey is an important feedback mechanism when using the speaker's touch controls and other interactions.
New rumor alleges AirPower is scheduled to go on sale sometime in March
Fairly reliable Japanese outlet Mac Otakara has spoken (Google Translate) to reliable sources who have reportedly confirmed Friday that Apple would be kicking off sales of its AirPower wireless charging accessory next month.
Tim Cook talks about the culture that led to iPhone X, AirPods, Apple Watch 3 & HomePod
Juts a day after it named Apple the most innovative company of the year, Fast Company on Wednesday sat down with Apple CEO Tim Cook to discuss topics like competition, innovation and the culture and approach that led to iPhone X, AirPods, Apple Watch 3 and HomePod.
Spotify may be planning to enter production with its own HomePod rival
Spotify last spring ran a curious job ad for a Senior Product Manager that signaled its interest in the hardware game, and now we're learning via a collection of new job listings that Spotify's HomePod rival may in fact be in the works literally as we speak.