This is unexpected but potentially cool. Apple’s HomePod mini smart speaker, which launched last November, arrived with new features such as a home intercom system. Still, the company had yet to declare an internal sensor that measures both temperature and humidity. Apple never disclosed the sensor’s presence, but according to sources close to the story, […]
The original HomePod appears to be on the outs, with Apple selling through its remaining stock while focusing on the mini version of the smart speaker. Per TechCrunch, Apple has discontinued the original version of the smart speaker. Apple offered the following comment confirming the move: HomePod mini has been a hit since its debut […]
Apple couldn’t have asked for a better quarter. The company posted $111.4 billion in revenue and a net profit of $33.5 for the first quarter of 2021, showing double digit growth across all product categories. The results represent 21 percent growth on the $91.8 billion in revenue seen for Q1 2020. The gross margin of […]
This is definitely spiffy. Following Apple’s release of the HomePod version 14.3 update, the new HomePod mini smart speaker now supports 18 watt power adapters or battery packs. While the unit ships with a 20 watt power adapter and originally required 20 watts to function, the update reduces this limit to 18 watts, which enables […]
It’s not a huge update, but it paves the way for some more substantial changes down the road. Apple on Monday released its iOS 14.2.1 update for its HomePod and HomePod mini smart speakers. The update comes a few weeks after releasing the operating system for the iPhone and iPad in late November. It also […]