At last, you can make a HomePod your Mac's default speaker. Learn the compatibility requirements and how to set it up. (It's easy.)

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Learn how to use the new Lock Controls feature on your HomePod running software 27.2 or later to stop the display from responding to touches.

In this brief tutorial, we tell you about the new Sound Glow feature added to HomePod and HomePod mini running software version 27.2.

HomePod Software 27.2 brings Sound Glow light effects to older HomePod models, plus new touch controls and better Mac speaker support.

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The original HomePod mini won't get Siri AI, leaving owners stuck with classic Siri. Here's what older Apple speakers can still do.

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Apple’s $149 HomePod mini 2 adds a music-reactive light show and four-speaker surround sound with faster internals for Siri AI.

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Hidden audioOS 27 code hints at HomePod surround sound through a four-speaker home theater setup. And a new Party Mode too!

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Will the conversational Siri AI come to your current HomePod or HomePod mini? It's not likely — here's why.

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Find out if your iPhone, iPad, Mac, Apple Watch, and Apple TV are compatible with iOS 27, iPadOS 27, macOS 27 Golden Gate, watchOS 27, etc.

The HomePod 3 is coming, but Apple has some homework to do first. From Siri’s limitations to HomeKit reliability, here’s what it needs to address.

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The impressive new Denon Home series speakers could seriously tempt Apple users waiting for better HomePods.

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Siri strikes again! Apple postpones 'Homepad' amid Siri delays as the iPhone giant still struggles to beef up the voice assistant with AI.

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Apple offers a great list of gift ideas. We chose 10 great Valentine's Day gifts for you to consider for your sweetheart.

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Apple's smart speakers rarely go on sale, but this HomePod 2 deal will save you some money. Makes a great gift for Apple fans.

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Not every Apple product is a home run. Some are just plain bad. These are the worst Apple devices I've ever owned.

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After using numerous Apple products over the years, these are the Apple devices that stood the test of time.

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Apple factories in Vietnam will make its upcoming smart home devices, including a $350 smart display and a tabletop robot.

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Learn how to conveniently control your iPhone alarm sound using Siri, even from a different room in your home.

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Apple just released the public betas of iOS 26, iPadOS 26, macOS Tahoe 26, tvOS 26, HomePod software 26, watchOS 26 and AirPods firmware. These public beta versions correspond with the latest developer betas in terms of the features and...

Apple's Smart Home Hub is reportedly delayed until 2026 due to several factors, including Apple Intelligence shortcomings.