Why the HomePod mini 2 Leak Isn’t Exactly Good News

Apple’s decision to exclude its custom silicon from the HomePod Mini 2 is a deliberate part of its tiered product strategy.
Macworld on MSN

2026 preview: These 4 rumors point to a major Apple smart home push

Like the HomePod mini 2, the Apple TV 4K 4 is also rumored to adopt the company’s in-house chip for Wi-Fi and Bluetooth for ...
iDrop News

Why a HomePod Mini Could Be the Perfect Last-Minute Gift

Looking for a last-minute gift for an Apple fan? Discover why the HomePod mini is the perfect $99 choice for privacy, sound, ...

7 best wireless multiroom speakers of 2026, evaluated by our testers

Top-rated speakers from Apple, Ikea, Sonos, and others let you play music throughout your homeClockwise from left: The Denon ...

Apple’s January 2026 Event: 9 Products Leaked Including the MacBook SE

Apple’s 2026 product lineup featuring MacBooks, iPads, and smart home devicesAffordable MacBook SE rumored for Apple’s ...
MacRumors

How to Use Your HomePod as a Speaker for Your Apple TV

Open the Settings app on the ‌Apple TV‌. Scroll down to the Video and Audio section and select it. Choose "Audio Output." Select the ‌HomePod‌ icon from the list of available devices. Once the ‌Apple ...
MacRumors

How to Use HomePod to Control Your HomeKit Devices

Apple's new $349 HomePod sounds incredible and is the ultimate speaker for Apple Music subscribers, but it's also an excellent way to manage your HomeKit-compatible devices through Siri voice commands ...
The New York Times

Apple’s HomePod Is a Good Smart Speaker. But the Mini Is Better for Most People.

We independently review everything we recommend. We may get paid to link out to retailer sites, and when you buy through our links, we may earn a commission. Learn more› By Nena Farrell and Brent ...
Men's Health

We Tested the New Apple HomePods. These Are Our Major Takeaways.

Our product picks are editor-tested, expert-approved. We may earn a commission through links on our site. Why Trust Us? FIVE LONG years after Apple rolled out its 1st generation HomePod, the tech ...
Digital Trends

How to set up a HomePod mini

Apple’s HomePod mini is a smart speaker that’s designed as more of a personal assistant and music device than a whole-house speaker hub. This little speaker is ready to work within your entire Apple ...
CNET

Apple's HomePod can recognize your voice. Here's how to set it up

Jason Cipriani is based out of beautiful Colorado and has been covering mobile technology news and reviewing the latest gadgets for the last six years. His work can also be found on sister site CNET ...
CNET

Apple HomePod review: Great sound, but it's trapped in Apple's world

Apple's $349 HomePod has excellent bass and consistently superior sound quality across a wide variety of music genres. The speaker is easy to set up and Siri can hear you from across a room. But it ...