Homepod news and trends

Apple Ends HomePod Production, Focuses On HomePod Mini
Apple // March 14, 2021

Apple is discontinuing its HomePod digital assistant and sound system but continuing production of the much-less-expensive HomePod Mini, TechCrunch reported. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content — no additional logins required....

Ex-Apple Designer Plans Launch Of New Home Audio System
Innovation // May 26, 2020

Former Apple design engineer Christopher Stringer — who has over 1,400 patents to his name — is developing a smart speaker that will compete with Apple’s HomePod, according to a report in the Financial Times (FT), citing sources familiar with the matter. Get the Full...

Apple Considers Letting Users Change Default Apps
Apple // February 21, 2020

Apple is considering a move to allow users to change their default settings to third-party apps, Bloomberg reported on Thursday (Feb. 20). Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content — no additional...

Apple – Phone Home
Voice Activation // September 30, 2019

“There’s no place like home” are the famous words spoken by Judy Garland, playing the character of Dorothy, at the end of the iconic movie, “The Wizard of Oz.” Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access...

Interviews & Exclusives
The Over/Under On Apple’s Ecosystem

June 14, 2017
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Siri Says Hi To HomePods And Apple Goes P2P

June 06, 2017
All eyes were on San Jose yesterday (Monday, June 5) as Apple kicked off its annual Worldwide Developers Conference (WWDC 2017) and gave the world its first preview of its 2017...

Quick Reads
Report: Apple Acoustics VP Gary Geaves Shifting to Advisory Role

February 20, 2024
Apple’s hardware team responsible for audio features on AirPods and other products has reportedly undergone some leadership changes.  Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content — no additional logins required. yesSubscribe to our daily newsletter, PYMNTS Today. By completing this form, you […]

Apple Ends HomePod Production, Focuses On HomePod Mini

March 14, 2021
Apple is discontinuing its HomePod digital assistant and sound system but continuing production of the much-less-expensive HomePod Mini, TechCrunch reported. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this...

Ex-Apple Designer Plans Launch Of New Home Audio System

May 26, 2020
Former Apple design engineer Christopher Stringer — who has over 1,400 patents to his name — is developing a smart speaker that will compete with Apple’s HomePod, according to a...

Apple Considers Letting Users Change Default Apps

February 21, 2020
Apple is considering a move to allow users to change their default settings to third-party apps, Bloomberg reported on Thursday (Feb. 20). Get the Full Story Complete the form to...