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2023 HomePod review roundup: similar sound, same price
Whilst, I immediately bought one (and I have the original one), I must say, I am sorely disappointed Apple did not make them work in stereo as I am sure that might have pushed some additional sales. I have absolutely no doubt they could, if they wanted to. I will definitely not be buying two of these newer version HomePods just for that, and I won't be selling my original one for that either, so Apple, you let me and others down. Hopefully, this ability will come with a future update. I get the mini HomePod and this HomePod won't be in stereo but the original HomePod and this new one most definitely could.
When my original HomePod failed (just died one day) for some random reason, Apple said it could not be repaired and I was told I had to buy a replacement. However, this was at least a year or two after then disbanded the original. I was told I was lucky that they still had some left for me to buy. Whether they kept some of the original's just for that or they realised they needed to be able to replace them, which is maybe why it came back, I am not sure.Having said that, I am sure with the success of the HomePod mini, people will be willing to spend more for a more powerful HomePod, for louder and better sound. It makes perfect sense, like Sonos with multiple speakers for different budgets.
Now, Apple, for heavens sake, make the original HomePod and the new HomePod work in Stereo, it is the least you can do - to your die hard Apple Fans. Thank you. -
Here's why you don't put an AirTag on your dog's collar
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Apple resurrects full-size HomePod with updated acoustics
Ordered. I loved my old original HomePod, albeit it died unexpectedly last year, and I had to pay to have it replaced by Apple as it was out of warranty. Amazing they still had one for me to replace.
The new one should be able play music in sync with the original home pod and any other around the house, I assume. Whilst, not in stereo it should, I hope work. -
Apple Watch sensor has racial bias, claims new lawsuit
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Apple's Emergency SOS is coming in November, after $450M investment
I would not want to be paying a plan for a service that I may need in an unlikely event. However, a pay per call would be acceptable, or you enable it for a week or a month when you know you are going to be in the middle on nowhere.Satellite communication is coming. It is like the old days when mobiles were first introduced. It definitely has its enormous benefits in terms of safety but the thought that I can be contacted no matter where I am, does leave me with mixed feelings. The world is shrinking in that regards. Soon, the only remote adventure we will be able to get is a trip to another planet.
However, for places where information is restricted, this can only be a good thing.