Apple HomePod: This Is What It Sounds Like

Apple’s HomePod is arguably the company’s biggest bet on music since the iPod or Apple Music. Controlled through Apple’s personal assistant Siri, HomePod is entering a crowded and increasingly competitive market of ‘smart speakers’ that aim to ... ( read original story ...)

Up close with Apple’s HomePod

Apple’s approach also means that you need an iPhone, iPad or iPod touch to get set up with the speaker (it works in tandem with Apple TV, but the set-top box can’t be used to get up and running). One of the upsides of that limited offering is an ... ( read original story ...)

7 reasons you shouldn’t buy Apple’s HomePod right now

as HomePod lives inside Apple's "Home" app for iPhones and iPads. Many Bluetooth speakers include an auxiliary port in case you ever want to manually connect an iPod or an iPhone to play your music. Unfortunately, HomePod has no such port. Call it "courage ... ( read original story ...)