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Electronics
1 min read

Pandora support now available on Apple’s HomePod

It’s no surprise that Pandora integration is now available on the HomePod, as Apple announced last month it will bring support for the music streaming service to both its smart speakers. However, at that time, the Cupertino giant didn’t mention when exactly…

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Electronics
3 min read

Apple’s latest HomePod is smarter

Today, Apple announced its latest, second generation HomePod. The futuristic-looking smart speaker not only makes major advancements in acoustics, but is also packed with innovations, ranging from advanced Siri capabilities and computational audio to smart…

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Apple supplier eyes Vietnam expansion

Apple iPhone assembler Pegatron Corp emphasizes its expansion in other countries, including Vietnam, to reduce its dependence on China following the strict Covid-19 lockdowns there. “We faced Covid controls for two months. We couldn’t have assessed that in…

Homepod
Electronics
1 min read

Apple updates HomePod with important new features

Until Apple releases a HomePod Mini, we’re stuck with the regular one that comes at a higher price. Those who already cave in to Apple and bought one will be happy to know a new software update is now rolling out to all HomePod units out there. The update…

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Electronics
2 min read

One new Apple HomePod feature is coming this month

Apple had three new iPhones, a refreshed iPad, and an upgraded Watch to showcase at its big Cupertino event earlier this week, but one product that wasn’t even mentioned in passing during a keynote that ran for nearly two hours is the company’s first (and…

Samsung Galaxy Home Smart Speaker first look preview
Electronics
1 min read

Samsung’s Galaxy Home Finally to Arrive

In addition to being the world’s largest handset vendor, Samsung also continues to dominate the TV market while supplying the vast majority of smartphone displays out there and topping global chip sales. The tech giant is a major tablet and smartwatch…

Google Home Hub
Electronics
2 min read

Get incredible Google Home Hub discounts

Even though it earned pretty good reviews after seeing daylight just six months ago and presumably contributed to Google’s thriving smart speaker sales numbers during the final quarter of 2018, the Home Hub has been massively discounted lately more times than…

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Living
3 min read

Spotify says Apple Music has unfair advantages

The founder and CEO of Spotify, Daniel Ek, announced today in a blog post that Spotify has filed a complaint against Apple with the European Commission (EC). The executive says that when it comes to Apple Music and the App Store, the company gives itself an…

apple store iphone
Electronics
3 min read

Apple sales report doesn’t look good

Apple has been quick to point out the record-breaking revenue numbers for its first quarter. The Cupertino-based company reported first-quarter sales of US$88.3 billion and a record quarterly profit for the final three months of last year of $20.1 billion. As…

homepod inside
Electronics
2 min read

Apple debuts HomePod speaker to bring Siri into the living room

The HomePod speaker stands just under seven inches (18 cm) tall and is covered in fabric mesh that will come in white or gray. Apple on Monday introduced the HomePod, a voice-controlled speaker that can make music suggestions and adjust home temperatures,…