EdmontonGuy

Will having “content” data stored at an ISP relieve Apple from involvement or at least some pressure in turning over usage data to law enforcement while making it easier for law enforcement to muscle local ISP?

Actually and to be frank e have discontinued use of Apple on all of our 4 smart LG tv’s - and the only device we now use is Roku. We found Apple device too controlling in switching devices including to the TV ... also Apples latest boxes always came on no matter when we did not even want to use them. It became unbearable - so they are all in a box waiting for the next garage sale. We are new to the Roku box but like these very much. 

wood1208 said:

No foul No harm!!.

I rather inane comment.

"At $350 USD, it would be worth it if it can provide a great music experience & provide home theatre sound when working with Apple TV."

We were going to get a higher end soundbar  - but are waiting to get a couple of these IF the HomePod will connect to the TV via wifi (Apple Extreme) and allow us to use Airplay. We want immediate playback from apps on our iPhone, iPads and MacBooks - like Spotify.  We bailed on Apple Music when they ditched the old format and we lost functionality with our exhaustive library we had and have no intention of ever returning.  We use Spotify only for purchased music subscription and listen to radio apps like WQXR - so just need to be able to stream effortlessly and prefer NOT to use bluetooth.  We have Eastside dock speakers (Audyssey) for airplay right now - but these don't connect to the TV which is a problem.