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… We haven’t seen the new pricing reflected on Apple’s site in the US or terms of service yet, and Apple has not yet responded to a request for comment. Last month, Apple announced that it’s raising prices on iPads, Macs, the Vision Pro, HomePod devices, and the Apple TV 4K. …
Apple’s SharePlay is expanding to include speakers in your home. Soon, the HomePod, HomePod Mini, Apple TV, and any Bluetooth speaker will work with SharePlay and Apple Music, meaning you can share control of the music in your home with friends and family. …
… In addition to the new Home Hub, Apple is said to be readying its own high-end security camera to compete with Amazon’s Ring system, a new Apple TV device, and a new HomePod mini. …
… Here’s a list of the increases impacting the starting prices of Apple’s other devices: 14-inch MacBook Pro: $1,999 from $1,699 16-inch MacBook Pro: $2,999 from $2,499 MacBook Air: $1,299 from $1,099 iPad: $449 from $349 iPad Air: $749 from $599 iPad Mini: $599 from $499 11-inch iPad Pro: $1,199 fro… …
… Apple increased the price of its comparable HomePod Mini this summer to $129 from $99.99, also in response to rising costs. …
… Here’s a breakdown of what Apple hardware has been affected today and the range of price increases based on entry-level and maximum configurations. iPad $100 increase 128GB with Wi-Fi: $349 to $449 512GB with Wi-Fi and cellular: $799 to $899 iPad mini $100 increase 128GB with Wi-Fi: $499 to $599 51…
… Physical sensors will also play a role; newer HomePods are equipped with UWB, and the rumored Apple Home sensor could feed into a home security system and be key to whole-home orchestration. Image: The HomePod Mini launched in 2020, and the HomePod second-gen in 2023. …
… And wait: what about the HomePod? …
… It was an early adopter of Thread and Matter, and its smart bulb was one of the first Thread products to work with Apple’s HomePod Mini when it launched in 2020. …
… My only disappointment is the lack of a color-matched cable, something both Apple’s HomePod Mini and Amazon’s Echo Dot Max offer. …