With the launch of iOS 27 and HomePod Software 27, Apple is adding support for AutoMix, Apple's AI-powered Apple Music feature that blends songs using matching key and tempo.
Apple says it has improved AutoMix's underlying algorithms to generate new transition types, making for more seamless blends between tracks, so this should also benefit the newly introduced feature for HomePod.
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Apple's 2026 Worldwide Developers Conference is just days away, and it's going to be an interesting event because it will give us a look at Apple's AI plans. We'll see how Apple is going to compete with OpenAI, Anthropic, and Google in the months to come with an AI version of Siri and new AI features for its apps.
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以前から発売が噂されているHomePod mini 2と新型Apple TVについて、これらに搭載される刷新版Siriの開発遅れにより、発売時期は2026年秋になるとの予想が報じられました。 その場合、7インチ液晶ディス […]
New models of the Apple TV 4K and HomePod mini are "nearly ready to go," according to the latest word from Bloomberg's Mark Gurman.
Both devices have been ready "for months," but Apple is holding off on launching them until the more personalized version of Siri is available, he said.
"I am told the hardware for the next Apple TV set-top box and HomePod mini has been done for months and that…
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The HomePod mini is one of my favorite Apple products, offering impressive audio output and seamless integration with the rest of my Apple devices for just $99. A stereo pair fuels my everyday mini house parties while also acting as a home hub that controls my smart light bulbs—even remotely. The speakers can estimate the indoor temperature and humidity, alert me about smoke detectors…
Apple's entire entry-level product lineup now costs less than a single 16-inch MacBook Pro with the M5 Pro chip.
The ten products that now define Apple's lowest-cost tier are as follows:
iPhone 17e : $599
MacBook Neo : $599
iPad (11th generation) : $349
Magic Keyboard Folio : $249
Apple Pencil (USB-C) : $79
Apple Watch SE 3 :…
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The $99 HomePod mini is now over 2,000 days old, which means it has been five and a half years since it received a meaningful update. Apple is working on a new model, but launch rumors have come and gone due to Siri issues.
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Apple introduced the HomePod mini in October 2020, and refreshed the color options in 2021, but it is way…
AppleのスマートスピーカーHomePod miniは、発売から2,000日を超えましたが、後継機に関する噂はまだそれほど多くありません。Appleのハードウェア製品としては、ここまで長くアップデートされていないのは珍 […]
Apple's HomePod mini today reached a notable milestone, marking 2,000 days since its introduction in October 2020, an unusually long lifespan for an Apple hardware product that has yet to receive a second-generation refresh.
Apple unveiled the HomePod mini at its iPhone 12 event on October 13, 2020, positioning it as a smaller and more affordable alternative to the original HomePod. The…
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Apple’s 50th anniversary is officially on Wednesday, and the company has been holding several events to commemorate the occasion. This week, however, Apple also gave out special anniversary schwag to its employees, according to several posts on X. Employees got a limited edition T-shirt, pin, and poster “inspired by our heritage rainbow colors and crafted by hand.”
Apple 50th…
Apple may be releasing a new full-sized HomePod smart speaker alongside next-gen HomePod mini and Apple TV models. Per MacRumors, Bloomberg’s Mark Gurman reiterated that updates to all three products are on hold until Apple releases its more personalized version of Siri later this year. The revamped assistant is expected to debut in iOS 27, […]
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On a live Q&A call today, Bloomberg's Mark Gurman said Apple is planning to release a new full-sized HomePod alongside new HomePod mini and Apple TV models.
Gurman reiterated that updates to all three products are on hold until Apple releases its more personalized version of Siri later this year. The revamped assistant is expected to debut in iOS 27, which will be available in beta starting in…
Appleが2026年3月25日、watchOS26.4やmacOS Tahoe 26.4、HomePodソフトウェアバージョン26.4をリリースしました。それぞれのリリースノートで、アップデート内容を確認します。 Ap […]
Smart lock company Nuki today launched the Keypad 2 NFC, which is the first keypad that includes support for Aliro. Aliro is a smart lock standard that supports interoperability between mobile devices and platforms, allowing smart locks to work with any smartphone or wearable device without the need for a dedicated app.
Aliro was designed by the Connectivity Standards Alliance, which includes…
Alongside iOS 26.4, iPadOS 26.4, and macOS Tahoe 26.4, Apple has released new HomePod 26.4 software for the HomePod and the HomePod mini. The update comes a little over a month after Apple released HomePod Software 26.3.
According to Apple's release notes, HomePod Software 26.4 includes performance and stability improvements.
HomePod software is installed automatically on the…
Apple TV 與 HomePod 庫存短缺，預示將藉由升級處理器推出新版硬體。此舉旨在強化裝置端 AI 運算效能，以支援 Apple Intelligence 及新版 Siri。
Apple has unveiled nine new products this month, but the wait continues for the next-generation Apple TV 4K and HomePod mini models.
In his Power On newsletter today, _Bloomberg_ 's Mark Gurman said new versions of the Apple TV and HomePod mini have been "ready" since last year, but he reiterated that Apple has held off on releasing them until the more personalized version of Siri and other…
Apple has a new version of the HomePod and a new Apple TV 4K ready to go, but the devices may be tied to the Siri update that's been continually postponed, according to _Bloomberg's Mark Gurman_.
In a report on a planned September launch for new Siri capabilities and the home hub that's reliant on the revamped version of Siri, Gurman says the updated Apple TV and HomePod are both linked…
Apple's long-rumored smart home hub device will launch in the fall of 2026, according to the leaker and prototype collector known as "Kosutami."
In a new post on X, Kosutami said that the device, colloquially dubbed the "HomePad," is now set to arrive in the fall of 2026. The fall runs from September to December, and usually coincides with Apple's busiest release period of the year.
Apple has…
Apple this week unveiled seven products, ranging from the iPhone 17e to the MacBook Neo, but new Apple TV and HomePod mini models were not among them.
Given that there have been rumors about the next-generation Apple TV and HomePod mini since all the way back in late 2024, some customers are wondering why the devices have yet to launch, and the answer likely relates to Siri.
In September,…
Starting on Monday, we're going to get our first major product announcements of 2026. Apple CEO Tim Cook teased a "big week ahead" with an "Apple Launch" hashtag, plus Apple has media events scheduled in New York, Shanghai, and London on Wednesday, March 4. We're expecting the iPhone 17e, an all-new low-cost MacBook, and minor refreshes to the Mac and iPad lines.
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Apple has begun releasing teaser material citing “a big week ahead” next week, complete with CEO posting to social media with an #AppleLaunch hashtag with a colorful Apple logo, along with a short video that ultimately shows an Apple logo on the lid of a Mac. The company is reportedly planning a three-day stretch of […]
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We talk through everything to expect at Apple's upcoming "Experience" on March 4, on this week's episode of The MacRumors Show.
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Earlier this week, Apple today a "special Apple Experience" for the media in New York, London, and Shanghai, taking place on March 4, 2026 at 9:00am ET. It is notable that Apple is specifically using…
Apple has a long list of new products rumored for 2026, including a series of home products that will see the company establishing more of a presence in the smart home space. Robots are on the horizon for 2027, but the 2026 releases will be a little tamer.
We're expecting a new HomePod mini 2 to launch at any time. Apple isn't going to update the device's design, but we…
Alongside iOS 26.3, iPadOS 26.3, and macOS Tahoe 26.3, Apple has released new HomePod 26.3 software for the HomePod and the HomePod mini. The update comes two months after Apple released HomePod Software 26.2.
According to Apple's release notes, HomePod Software 26.3 includes performance and stability improvements.
HomePod software is installed automatically on the…