Macworld In just a few days, Apple will unveil its slate of new software at WWDC, and when it gets to the HomePod section, owners of the original model will get a nice surprise: any new features Apple ...

The HomePod mini that lives in my kitchen is about to die — but what smart speaker is going to replace it, and does it even ...

Apple's rumored "HomePod with a display" could launch with a 6-inch display as the "HomePod," offering a new hub option for ...

Apple’s second-gen HomePod sounds good and works well, but its high price and Apple-exclusive constraints give it more-limited appeal than other smart speakers.

When Apple’s HomePod mini first launched in the fall of 2020, I wrote in my review that the smaller HomePod needed to be either cheaper or better.

Anyone looking for a top-rated smart home speaker has plenty of options to choose from. Apple's flagship offering is the second-generation HomePod, which debuted in 2023. Like all Apple products ...

Apple's second-generation HomePod launched in February 2023, sporting new functionality and the same impressive audio performance as its predecessor. The HomePod is still very much designed to be ...

Apple announced the HomePod mini three years ago today at its "Hi, Speed" event alongside the iPhone 12 and ‌iPhone‌ 12 Pro, offering a small form-factor version of its smart speaker for the ...

Design and build quality: Much the same, in a good way. The HomePod 2 is a handsome speaker. It’s a neat, chunky but relatively compact cylinder with the edges smoothed off at the top and bottom.

The second-generation Apple HomePod has a cheaper starting price than the original while maintaining great sound quality. It also gains new smart home sensors and is fully optimized for Matter ...

The HomePod (2nd generation) costs $299, which is a good deal more than its competition; if you wanted to create a stereo pair, you’re looking at $600.

The HomePod 2 has an ultra-wideband chip in, which means it can detect when an iPhone 11 or later is close to it, making it easy to transfer music from your phone to the HomePod ...