Bryan Chaffin and Dave Hamilton join host Kelly Guimont to discuss the future of the iPhone 12 mini, and the end of the HomePod road.
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My HomePod mini Experience: Portability, Intercom, and Dr. Mac's Conclusions
Dr. Mac found HomePod mini’s Intercom feature both fascinating and frustrating; learn more in Episode #419 of Dr. Mac’s Rants & Raves.
HomePod mini, Arcade, and Waiting for M-Processor Macs, with Bob LeVitus - ACM 542
Bryan Chaffin and Bob “Dr. Mac” LeVitus have both spent time with the HomePod mini, and they offer their thoughts on what it sounds like, where it’s useful, and who should consider it. They also talk about the value of Apple’s Arcade, especially now that it’s part of Apple One. They also talk about the power of Apple’s new M1 Macs, and discuss if people should buy Intel Macs at all any more.
iOS 14.4, iPadOS 14.4 Developer Beta 2 Ready to Download
Apple has released the second developer betas of iOS 14.4 and iPadOS 14.4. It includes a new interaction with iPhone and HomePod mini.
HomePod Software 14.3 Out Now
Apple released version 14.3 of its HomePod software on Tuesday, MacRumors reported. It followed a spate of releases on Monday, which included the latest version of iOS with Fitness+.
The HomePod 14.3 is available for the HomePod and the HomePod mini, and according to Apple’s release notes, the update includes general performance and stability improvements. HomePod software is installed automatically on the HomePod unless the feature is disabled.
Apple Releases iOS 14.2.1 for HomePod
Apple has released a 14.2.1 update for the HomePod and HomePod mini, bringing general bug fixes and improvements ahead of iOS 14.3.
Apple Black Friday - Cyber Monday Shopping Event Closes Today - Offering Gift Cards Worth up to $150
Apple is offering gift cards worth up to $150 with the purchase of various products from Black Friday until Cyber Monday.
HomePod Mini Delivery Times Slipping to January Across Europe
Those in Europe wanting a new HomePod mini this Christmas may well be disappointed, with delivery times slipping into January.
HomePod mini and You (if You're Dave or Bryan) – TMO Daily Observations 2020-11-23
Dave Hamilton and Bryan Chaffin join host Kelly Guimont to discuss how the HomePod mini compares to other speakers and voice assistants.
Hands-on with HomePod mini and Big Sur, with Jeff Gamet - ACM 538
Jeff Gamet is back with Bryan Chaffin to talk about his hands-on experience with Apple’s new HomePod mini. How it sounds, how it compares with HomePod, and how it compares with Amazon’s Alexa Echo and Echo Dot. They also run over their hands-on time with macOS Big Sur.
Eve Systems Adds Thread Mesh Protocol Support to its HomeKit Devices
Eve Systems announced on Wednesday that it will be added Thread support to its line of HomeKit-enabled products.
iOS 14.2: Siri Gives You a Personalized Daily Update
If you’ve installed iOS 14.2 you can receive a personalized update from Siri every day from your iPhone, iPad, and HomePod.
iPhone 12 Pro Max and Mini, and HomePod Mini Available to Pre-Order Now
The iPhone 12 Pro Max, iPhone 12 mini and the HomePod mini smart speaker are all now available for pre-order.
iOS 14.2 is Released With Intercom, Music Recognition, and More
Apple released iPadOS and iOS 14.2 on Thursday, bringing new wallpaper, new emoji, Intercom, and a music recognition button in Control Center.
Pandora HomePod Mini Support is Here
Pandora now supports the HomePod mini ahead of its launch on November 6. Juli Clover tells us the details.
According to Pandora, HomePod integration requires the latest version of the Pandora app. Once it’s installed, open the Pandora app on an iPhone or an iPad, and then select ProfileSettingsConnect With HomePodUse in Home to get it working. Music can be requested from Pandora by adding “on Pandora” to any Siri request for a song.
What's Out From Apple, including aMTV – TMO Daily Observations 2020-10-19
Charlotte Henry and Bryan Chaffin join host Kelly Guimont to discuss what is (and isn’t ) on preorder from Apple, and the new TV app channel.
iPhone 12, HomePod mini, and 5G, with John Kheit - ACM 536
Bryan Chaffin is joined by John Kheit to pore over Apple’s new HomePod mini, the iPhone 12 product line, and the importance of 5G.
Using a HomePod and HomePod Mini Together
There’s a lot of options for using a HomePod and HomePod Mini together. You can have music throughout the house, use Intercom, and more.
Dolby Atmos Coming to HomePod With Apple TV 4K
A future software update will bring Dolby Atmos support with 5.1 and 7.1 channel audio to the HomePod when paired with an Apple TV 4K.
HomePod Intercom Works Everywhere Except the Mac
When the latest software updates are released, you’ll be able to use HomePod Intercom everywhere, but not from your Mac.
Rewatch the iPhone 12 Launch Event in Under One Minute
There was a lot to take in at Apple’s ‘Hi, speed’ event on Tuesday. Not only was the 5G-enabled iPhone 12 family unveiled, the company also announced a new HomePod mini smart speaker. There were some new environmental announcements too. If you don’t want to sit through the full thing, which lasted over an hour, there is a handy 51-second version available.
Geeky Thoughts About Apple's "Hi, Speed" iPhone 12 and HomePod mini Announcements – Mac Geek Gab 838
Join John F. Braun and Dave Hamilton for the geeks’ dissection of Apple’s iPhone 12 and HomePod mini announcements. Digging into some of the deeper elements, your two favorite geeks cover some of the 5G nuances, OLED on all screens 12, LIDAR, speaker pairing, and more. Press play and enjoy, then send your feedback into [email protected].
"Hi, Speed" Aftermath – TMO Daily Observations 2020-10-13
Andrew Orr and Charlotte Henry join host Kelly Guimont to discuss today’s “Hi, Speed” Apple event, and Team Nightmare’s purchasing decisions.
Pandora Will be Available on HomePod, HomePod mini
As we saw during Apple’s virtual keynote on Tuesday, Pandora joins other services by coming to the HomePod and HomePod mini.
With Pandora on HomePod, users will be able to easily play their favorite Pandora content and control their listening experience hands-free by using simple Siri voice commands, such as:
“Hey Siri, play some relaxing music on Pandora.”
“Hey Siri, play the Sway’s Interviews podcast on Pandora.”
Pandora will be available on Apple HomePod soon. Once available, users will be able to enable Pandora listening directly from HomePod by tapping this link via their iOS device