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Secret temperature/humidity sensor located within HomePod Mini, hints at forthcoming smart -home strategy in the works from Apple

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, […]

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Noted leaker hints at HomePod mini announcement on October 13th

A reliable leaker has indicated that come Apple’s “Hi, Speed” media event on October 13, alongside the iPhone 12, Apple may be introducing a HomePod mini, a full-size HomePod 2, AirPods Studio headphones, AirTag tracker tiles, a new Apple TV, and a Siri remote. The leaker, known as “@L0vetodream,” has tweeted that a HomePod mini […]

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Apple discounts HomePod price to $299 in U.S. via $50 price drop

Late last week, Apple cut the price of its HomePod smart speaker on its online store by $50, the price dropping from $349 to $299. The price drop follows a bevy of recent promotional discounts at a number of third-party retailers across the United States. Similar price reductions also appeared in other regions and territories […]

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Amazon confirms Apple Music support for more Alexa-enabled speakers en route

If you liked Apple Music on your Amazon Alexa-enabled speaker, there’s more on the way. Amazon has confirmed that Apple Music will eventually be supported on additional Alexa-enabled speakers. Amazon didn’t provide a timeframe for the rollout. A variety of third-party Alexa speakers and devices are available from brands such as Sonos, JBL, Ultimate Ears, […]

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Apple Music to arrive on Amazon Echo devices as of December 17th

If you’re hankering for more music on the Amazon Echo in time for the holiday season, you’re in luck. Apple Music will arrive for the Amazon Echo with users being able to ask Alexa to access their Apple Music starting December, 17th, via a new skill. Via the Echo, Alexa will be able to play […]