WWDC extras – AirPods, TV+, Home, and moreWWDC recapWhat's new for Apple Watch, Apple TV, and Mac? Tom Rolfe June 26, 2020 NewsiPhone, iPad, Mac, and Apple Watch typically get the most airtime at WWDC – but there's plenty more to... Read more
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HomeKit at CES 2019: brands flock to Apple’s smart home systemHomeKit at CES 2019Brands flock to Apple's smart home system Tom Rolfe January 10, 2019 NewsHomeKit announcements dominate the trade show Apple doesn't exhibit at Las Vegas' biggest annual tech showcase, CES. Despite... Read more
5.0HomeRun – fire off HomeKit scenes from your wristHomeRun Fire off HomeKit scenes from your wrist Joe White March 31, 2018 Apps, UtilitiesHomeRun takes the pain out of controlling HomeKit devices on watchOS. ... Read more
Siri vs. Alexa: which is best for the home?Siri vs. AlexaWhich is best for the home? Kenny Hemphill October 4, 2017 FeaturesCan Apple’s smart assistant compete with Amazon’s in the smart home arena? The unveiling of Apple’s upcoming HomePod... Read more
Smart Home 101: dive into the future with Apple’s HomeKitSmart Home 101Dive into the future with Apple's HomeKit Kenny Hemphill August 6, 2017 FeaturesAfter a couple of decades of build-up and apparently unrealised potential, home automation is finally a reality for... Read more
Future of the iPhone: Apple’s plans for the next ten yearsFuture of the iPhoneApple's plans for the next ten years Tom Rolfe June 27, 2017 NewsThe iPhone (and to a lesser extent, the iPad) is a ubiquitous piece of technology – it's conquered... Read more
Time to check back in with Apple Home? Revised website promotes new iOS compatible smart productsApple HomeKitIt's easier to find smart Home products now through Apple Andy Price March 13, 2017 NewsApple's HomeKit allows third-party developers to plug into its iOS software so that your iPhone or iPad can... Read more
Apple may launch official HomeKit app in iOS 10HomeKit'Home' app to launch with iOS 10 Tom Rolfe May 9, 2016 NewsTwo years' after the HomeKit platform's launch with iOS 8, Apple finally look set to release a unified... Read more
iOS apps you won’t be able to live without on your iPhone & iPad in 2016Apps you shouldn't live withoutIn 2016 Joe White February 1, 2016 Apps, FeaturesThis year could be big for iOS devices, but it might be even bigger for iOS apps. Here... Read more
Home Automation: What ever happened to Apple’s HomeKit?Apple HomeKitWhatever happened to home automation? Kenny Hemphill October 8, 2015 FeaturesIt's well over a year now since Apple announced HomeKit, its set of tools for developers to allow... Read more
Is Apple about to turn your iPhone into a smoke detector?iPhone Smoke AlarmCould it feature on a future device? Andy Price September 1, 2015 OtherThe internet keeps an eagle-eye on Apple's patent submissions and as such, many or pretty straight forward design... Read more
You’ll need Apple TV to control devices away from home with HomeKitHomeKit guidelinesApple TV needed for external control Andy Price June 3, 2015 NewsApple's recent focus on TV is bleeding into other areas of its business, which also follows its drive... Read more
First HomeKit-enabled devices now availableHomeKit devicesFirst wave now available Andy Price June 2, 2015 NewsHomeKit finally has some meat on its bones after the first major manufacturers of home automation products release... Read more
App Store coming to Apple TV this summerNew Apple TVSet-top box to get App Store support this year Tom Rolfe March 20, 2015 NewsApple is set to unveil the next generation Apple TV - complete with its own App Store - at WWDC in... Read more
HomeKit-Enabled Chips now headed for Smart Home developersHomeKit Chips ShippedDevelopers can start building Mike Hayward November 4, 2014 NewsTexas Instruments, Marvell and Broadcom have just started shipping HomeKit-Enabled chips to developers looking to create devices for... Read more
Hilton unveils plans to use iPhone as room keyYour iPhone KeyGet in at Hilton hotels Mark Errett August 1, 2014 NewsHilton hotels has announced that your iPhone will be able to serve as your room key. ... Read more
Introducing HomeKit: Apple’s home automation solutionHomeKitAutomate in iOS Joe White July 16, 2014 FeaturesIn this article, we introduce HomeKit: Apple's smart, new answer to the problem of home automation. ... Read more
Apple patents password skip technology for the homeSkip passcodeA new patent from Apple Mark Errett July 4, 2014 NewsA new patent from Apple details the possibility of skipping the passcode lock when you’re safe at home.... Read more