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Source: iMore In iOS 15.4, Apple added new parameters to the Set Playback Destination action that updated the capabilities from being able to switch destinations to additionally being able to add and remove destinations. With this functionality, Apple users can create and break apart speaker groups on-the-fly using Shortcuts, something that's only otherwise been possible by manually selecting and deselecting speakers in the Control Center view. This article covers four shortcuts we've built that utilize the Set Playback…

Source: iMore When Apple got rid of the original HomePod, many were disappointed that the HomePod mini was left as the only option for anyone who wanted a smart speaker made by the company. While the HomePod mini is a tiny but mighty speaker, the original HomePod is still louder and fuller and rocks the house with more bass. Now, it appears that the regular-sized HomePod may come back from the dead. Here's everything we know about the rumored HomePod model. Name There isn't anywhere for Apple to really go with the name…

Apple seems to have lots of devices in the pipeline waiting for launch, and one of them is the successor to 2018’s original HomePod – Apple’s first smart home speaker – that was discontinued in 2021, says Bloomberg’s Mark Gurman. According to Gurman, the rumoured HomePod might look the same and would be bigger than the HomePod mini - which went on to replace the HomePod.In his latest newsletter, “Power On,” Gurman detailed what Apple has in store for us until next year. There are new iPhones, Macs and Watches, but Apple…

The HomePod is Apple’s high-end Siri-powered smart speaker, offering a premium audio experience and the ability to control smart home devices, respond to text messages and more, but it has had a troubled few years trying to compete with the cheaper, smarter options from Google and Amazon. While it seemed Apple had been reinvigorated by the release of the HomePod Mini in 2020, the company confirmed in March 2021 that the standard HomePod was set to be discontinued. Does that mean Apple has stopped working on the…

Those hoping for a revival of the OG HomePod could be in for a treat if recent reports of a return are any indication. A new report now claims that the updated HomePod will not only be more like the original smart speaker than the smaller HomePod mini, but also suggests a big iPhone feature is being added. Writing in the weekly Power On newsletter, Bloomberg's Mark Gurman says that Apple is hard at work on an updated HomePod that will be larger than the current HomePod mini, likely ensuring that it sounds more like the…

Apple plans to release a “deluge” of new products this fall and in the first half of 2023, according to Bloomberg’s Mark Gurman. And while many of the devices the company is reportedly working on won’t come won’t come as much of a surprise, one is interesting. In his latest , Gurman reports Apple is readying a new HomePod speaker that will look and sound similar to the original . As you may recall, the company without announcing a direct replacement. If you want a smart speaker with Siri built-in, your only option at the…

Source: Stephen Warwick / iMore Let's face it, as much as we love our tech — things are not always perfect. So knowing how to restart or reset the HomePod can help when things take a turn for the worse. Sometimes, things aren't working, something gets disconnected, or your device freezes up. If your HomePod or HomePod mini is acting a little wonky, try restarting it before the full-blown reset option. If you're having severe issues, you might want to reset the HomePod to its factory settings before throwing it out the…

Amazon has this week revealed a new Alexa feature that lets its virtual assistant mimic the voice of users' dead relatives, a feature we'd be quite happy never to see on HomePod. As reported by Sky, on day two of Amazon's MARS 2022 conference Amazon's head Alexa AI scientist Rohit Prasad took to the stage to unveil a new experimental Alexa feature the company says can use AI to mimic the voice of your dead relatives. A demonstration featured Alexa reading the Wizard of Oz to a child, who then asks Alexa to finish the…

Apple's smart speaker — the HomePod — is an excellent way to create a more immersive experience with the Apple TV. However, to truly take advantage of its premium sound, you need to know how to set your HomePod as your default speaker. With just a few simple steps, you can route all of your Apple TV 4K's audio to a solo HomePod, HomePod mini, or a Stereo Pair. The setting works with apps and games without jumping through menu after menu. Here's how to set your HomePod as your default speaker for Apple TV. Requirements To…

Source: Stephen Warwick / iMore Like so many of us, you probably bought your HomePod or HomePod mini to play your favorite Apple Music tracks or control your HomeKit devices. But do you know how to use your HomePod to find your iPhone? Yep, it's a thing, and this magical feature can also help track down your iPad, Mac, Apple Watch, AirTags, or even your AirPods. All it takes is a shout to Siri, and the virtual assistant will play a chime and send an alert on your devices. Here's how to use your HomePod to find your…