Apple's AI push alone will generate three new hardware categories
…The unnamed Apple Home Hub tablet device is expected to come in two tiers. The device has been called many things, like a HomePod with a screen, but that in itself is…
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Apple's AI home strategy, hands on with Sonos Play, and more on Smart Home Insider
…Just say, "Hey, Siri," to your HomePod mini and ask it, and our latest HomeKit Insider episode too. If you want an ad-free main AppleInsider Podcast experience, you can…
What to expect at WWDC 2026: iOS 27, iPadOS 27, and more
…possible that the HomePod 3 and HomePod mini 2 will be announced at WWDC 2026. Another hardware line that's effectively been neglected since 2022 is the Apple TV 4K streaming…
Where Apple products are assembled
…Apple relies on Foxconn, Luxshare, BYD Electronics, Inventec, and Goertek for HomePod assembly. The HomePod, like other Apple products, is made in China and Vietnam. The same Apple assembly partners also produce…
First iOS 26.5, macOS 26.5 developer betas now available for testing
…replacing 25E246 HomePod Software 26.5 build 1 is 23L5443g While it is still too early to determine the actual content of the builds, observers are waiting for Apple to finally make…
Testing of second iOS 26.5, macOS 26.5 developer beta builds now underway
…macOS Tahoe 26.5 build 2 is 25F5053d, replacing 25F5042g HomePod Software 26.5 build 2 is 23L5455c, replacing 23L5443g Apple also issued second release candidate builds for two macOS versions: macOS…
Apple is reportedly working on six new product categories
…We've also repeatedly heard reports of Apple's plans to launch a HomePod-like device with a smart display attached. The idea of an Apple-made tabletop robot has…
Third round of iOS 26.5, macOS Tahoe 26.5 developer betas are out now
…macOS Tahoe 26.5 build 3 is 25F5058e, replacing 25F5053d HomePod Software 26.5 build 3 is 23L5460d, replacing 23L5455c Apple also introduced two RC builds: macOS 15.7.7 RC is…
First Matter camera, tvOS 26.4, & Pawport CEO Martin Diamond
…Just say, "Hey, Siri," to your HomePod mini and ask it, and our latest HomeKit Insider episode too. If you want an ad-free main AppleInsider Podcast experience, you can…
Fourth iOS 26.5, macOS Tahoe 26.5 developer betas arrive for testing
…macOS Tahoe 26.5 build 4 is 25F5068a, replacing 25F5058e HomePod Software 26.5 build 4 is 23L5469a, replacing 23L5460d Apple also released a pair of release candidates for older macOS versions…