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HomePod 2

Everything the desk has filed on HomePod 2.

HomePod 2 Lock Controls in iOS 27.2

Apple is adding a ‘Lock Controls’ setting for all HomePod models—including the 2018 first-gen unit—with the iOS 27.2 and HomePod software 27.2 updates, rolling out next week.

20 Oct 20261 min read

Apple HomePod mini smart speaker next to competing smart speakers on a table

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Apple's HomePod Mini Now Costs More While Rivals Get Smarter

Apple's HomePod mini and HomePod 2 are pricier than before despite running an older Siri, while new speakers from Sonos, Amazon and Google undercut them on price and smart-home features.

11 Oct 20262 min read