It used to mean something specific when an Apple product went out of stock. The old machine sold out right before the new one showed up. Now things go out of stock because Apple can’t get the chips, or because they’re holding back for…
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HomePod 2 Repairability
The iFixit Teardown is up for the HomePod 2, and it contains some good news. The original HomePod was full of glue and other bits, making it difficult to repair, but the new one is much better. “The most significant change is that the…
Continue reading →The HomePod Mini Experiment
Recently, Jason Snell wrote about using a stereo-paired set of HomePod mini speakers with his Mac. I reported on a similar experiment on the latest episode of Mac Power Users. Specifically, I wanted to see if AirPlay-paired HomePod minis could replace my existing wired…
Continue reading →Apple Stops Selling the Big HomePod
Apple made a Friday afternoon announcement that they are no longer selling the big HomePod and currently focused on the HomePod Mini. (No companies deliver good news on Friday afternoon.) I’m not surprised that the Home Pod is going away. It’s expensive, and there are some…
Continue reading →The HomePod Table Tattoo
This story about people’s HomePod leaving a ring on their table is kind of crazy. How did Apple, a company that’s been shipping home electronics since the beginning, ship something that can damage your furniture? If they did know this was possible, they should have…
Continue reading →HomePod as Mac Speaker
I’m digging my HomePod. The speaker itself is excellent, and while Siri has its limitations, the features it does include are working solidly. (I do wish it could tell me my calendar appointments though.) One unexpected benefit of the HomePod, which sits on my…
Continue reading →Apple Clarifies HomePod Audio Sources
Apple has updated the HomePod Tech Specs Page with Audio Sources Apple Music iTunes Music Purchases iCloud Music Library with an Apple Music or iTunes Match subscription Beats 1 Live Radio Podcasts AirPlay other content to HomePod from iPhone, iPad, iPod touch, Apple TV,…
Continue reading →The HomePod as Speaker
Phil Schiller did an extended interview over at Sound and Vision. That choice of publication for the interview speaks loads about Apple’s point on the HomePod. It’s not a smart speaker to them as much as it is a good speaker. I like the…
Continue reading →HomePod Goes on Sale Tonight
The Apple HomePod goes on sale tomorrow (presumably tonight at midnight PST). We’ve been hearing about Apple’s entry into the home speaker/voice-in-a-can business with the HomePod announcement at last years WWDC. There is a lot of “meh” in the community about this product. Fundamentally,…
Continue reading →Apple Leaks Concerning the New iPhone
While I usually stand clear of rumors around here, there’s a bit of news concerning the new iPhone that would be hard to ignore. If you like surprises on Keynote day, you may want to stop right here. Steve Troughton-Smith is well known for…
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