HomePod 2 – Apple announces new smart speakerHomePod 2Apple announces new smart speaker Tom Rolfe January 18, 2023 NewsIt's only 24 hours since Apple's last surprise product announcement, but the company just announced a new version... Read more
Top HomePod tips – get the most from Apple’s speakerTop HomePod tipsGet the most from Apple's speaker Tom Rolfe February 20, 2022 NewsApple's HomePod launched a few years back to critical praise but commercial apathy. Though the audio quality was... Read more
High-quality audio – is Apple Music being left behind?High-quality audioIs Apple Music being left behind? Tom Rolfe February 25, 2021 NewsApple doesn't intend to ever offer a free tier of its streaming service Apple Music. That by itself... Read more
Meet HomePod mini – Apple’s lower-priced smart speakerMeet HomePod miniApple's lower-priced smart speaker Joe White October 15, 2020 NewsApple's hundred-dollar speaker is here. ... Read more
iPhone 12 launch details – new iPad, Watch, and more also coming this FalliPhone 12 launch detailsNew iPad, Watch, and more also coming this Fall Tom Rolfe September 1, 2020 NewsApple isn't letting the global pandemic slow down its next-generation product releases. ... Read more
Apple Gift Guide: we pick the best product in each categoryApple Gift GuideWe pick the best product in each category Tom Rolfe December 1, 2018 Hardware, ReviewsPicking the right gifts for people can be hard, and doubly so when it comes to Apple stuff.... Read more
BeatsPod? Apple supposedly planning cheaper HomePodBeatsPod?Apple supposedly planning cheaper HomePod Tom Rolfe May 21, 2018 NewsApple's HomePod has sold reasonably well since its introduction earlier this year, but it's certainly not set the... Read more
HomePod sales: Apple cuts orders for smart speakerHomePod salesApple cuts orders for smart speaker Tom Rolfe April 12, 2018 NewsAccording to a recent report, Apple's recently-released smart speaker has not been as popular as planned. Sales forecasts... Read more
HomePod’s smarts: just 52% success rate for Siri questionsHomePod's smartsJust 52% success rate for Siri questions Tom Rolfe February 12, 2018 NewsTesting shows that Apple's new smart speaker isn't quite as smart as some of its rivals, answering a... Read more
HomePod reviews: praise for audio quality and privacyHomePod reviewsPraise for audio quality and privacy Tom Rolfe January 29, 2018 Hardware, NewsApple's newest product, HomePod, became available for preorder last week ahead of full availability in February. At $349... Read more
HomePod now available: preorders and first impressionsHomePod now availablePreorders and first impressions Tom Rolfe January 26, 2018 OtherApple's long-awaited HomePod smart speaker is finally available to purchase. Online preorders are now live, though the product... Read more
HomePod preorders: smart speaker will ship early FebHomePod preordersSmart speaker will ship early Feb Tom Rolfe January 23, 2018 NewsApple's upcoming smart speaker, first announced last June, finally has a release date. And it's soon. HomePod will... Read more
Give me the news: Siri’s daily news briefingsGive me the newsSiri's daily news briefings Tom Rolfe January 17, 2018 NewsApple has introduced a new feature for its virtual assistant. "Hey Siri, give me the news!" will now... Read more
HomePod vs Echo: which smart speaker is right for you?HomePod vs Echo vs othersWhich smart speaker is right for you? Tom Rolfe December 15, 2017 Hardware, ReviewsThere are a whole bunch of smart speakers out there and choosing one can be a bit overwhelming.... Read more
HomePod delayed: Apple’s smart speaker now coming in 2018HomePod delayedApple's smart speaker now coming in 2018 Tom Rolfe November 20, 2017 NewsSince Amazon debuted the Echo a couple of years back, "smart speakers" have become a hugely popular product... 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
Apple unveils “HomePod” – a smart speaker to rival the Amazon EchoApple unveils "HomePod"Smart speaker to rival the Amazon Echo Tom Rolfe June 6, 2017 NewsApple wants to dominate your home life by reinventing music This year's WWDC keynote was a fruitful one,... Read more