Lead us
Apple hires new engineer to lead its HomePod software development
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According to a new report from Bloomberg, Apple has hired Afrooz Family to lead its HomePod software efforts.
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HomePod (General)
More HomePod
This stunning HomePod Show concept is everything we need from a speaker
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Everyone else makes a smart speaker with a screen built into it — is it time Apple did, too?
Smarter Siri
Siri on the HomePod gets even smarter with these new features
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Siri makes it easier than ever to control your Apple TV, HomeKit accessories, and more, thanks to HomePod software 15. Here's the rundown of all of the latest Siri HomePod features.
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Sounds Good
Apple betas continue work to put Dolby Atmos and lossless audio on HomePod
Apple continues its work to bring Dolby Atmos and lossless audio support to Apple Music for HomePods
Lossless!
Apple releases HomePod software 15 beta 3 with Lossless Audio support
The latest beta release for the HomePod, software 15 beta 3, has reportedly added support for Lossless Audio in Apple Music.
Borked
Some HomePods are reportedly being broken by software updates with no fix
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Some users are reporting that their HomePods are failing after being connected to an Apple TV. In fact, one users who owns 19 of the things had multiple HomePods fail.
Heating up
Some HomePod Software 15 testers report overheating problems
Some people testing the HomePod Software 15 beta are reporting that their HomePods are getting unusually warm, sometimes even powering down due to the heat.
Wut
Sonos takes a swipe at Apple for making Siri available to other devices
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Sonos has urged lawmakers to regulate big tech and Apple is in the firing line.
Gone
It's taken three months, but HomePod is finally sold out
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Three months after Apple discontinued HomePod, the smart speaker has finally old out online.