But that looks to be changing this year, with Apple likely to launch ... Let's see if the new HomePod mini fits in with the best smart speakers.

Apple launched the HomePod in February 2018 with a premium $349.00 price tag that matched the company's marketing angle, which presented the smart speaker as a music-first device with excellent ...

Macworld Back in 2020, Apple introduced the $99 HomePod mini for those seeking a miniature, more affordable edition of its ...

Bloomberg's Mark Gurman today said that a new HomePod-like smart home hub with a 7-inch screen remains on track to launch in ...

Thirdly, it’s vital that the home hub launches with a competitive price. Apple’s philosophy is to be the best, and that often ...

Apple Music is currently offering new and eligible users a great deal: If eligible, you can get six months of Apple Music for ...

potentially allowing the HomePod mini to be far more than just a smart speaker. It’s unclear whether or not Apple intends to utilize this capability, though. If they did, it could allow for the ...

Last year, Apple’s iOS 18 update introduced spatial audio to AirPlay, letting you stream virtual surround sound from your iPhone to a HomePod or any AirPlay-compatible speaker. This new feature ...

The best time for Apple to truly embrace smart-home tech was five or 10 years ago. The second best time, of course, is now.