Apple is bringing a big audio upgrade to your living room. The company just pushed out the iOS 27.2 release candidate alongside several other device updates. Among these new changes, the latest tvOS 27 testing version quietly adds support for a four-speaker surround sound setup. Once this software goes public, you can connect multiple HomePod […]

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Apple is bringing a helpful change to its smart speakers with an upcoming software update. Users testing the beta version noticed a new toggle inside the Home app that turns off the physical touch panel on top of the HomePod. This addition gives you more control over the device and stops accidental taps from changing […]

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Apple’s new $299 HomeView combines a HomePod speaker with a small touchscreen and Siri AI, but its limited app selection and unclear purpose make it hard to recommend until real-world use cases emerge.

HomePod mini 2 arrives October 30 at $149 (U.S.), and Apple says you will need an iPhone or iPad to get it running. “You can’t set up HomePod with a Mac,” Apple’s support guide states, and the device must be updated to the latest version of iOS or iPadOS first. The setup itself is short. […]

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