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Apparently Apple knows Siri kinda sucks, because it was the last thing mentioned in the unveiling of the new HomePod smart speaker. That’s why it’s dumpily named as a successor to the iPod, not Apple’s old-but-unwise voice assistant. The $349 HomePod ... ( read original story ...)

Apple today unveiled iOS 11, a major update that brings hundreds of new features to its mobile operating system for iPhone, iPad, and iPod touch. iOS 11 is the biggest software release ever for iPad, with powerful multitasking features, the Files app and ... ( read original story ...)

Apple reinvented portable music with iPod and now HomePod will reinvent how we enjoy music wirelessly throughout our homes,” said Philip Schiller, Apple’s senior vice president of Worldwide Marketing. “HomePod packs powerful speaker technology ... ( read original story ...)

Echo devices are intended as a way for owners to get information and tap into the Amazon store to purchase items, but Apple is positioning HomePod as, first and foremost, a music speaker. The name, of course, is a reference to the iPod, which gave Apple ... ( read original story ...)

Apple sought to position the HomePod as an extension of its musical heritage, with the device’s name a play on the original iPod music player. It features a high-definition speaker and runs the Apple Music streaming service, features the company hopes ... ( read original story ...)