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  • 2023 HomePod review roundup: similar sound, same price

    laytechlaytech
    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.
    muthuk_vanalingamwilliamlondon

  • Early previewers praise new HomePod's 'just wow' audio

    laytechlaytech
    There are bound to be some improvements, which is all positive. Let's face it though, there is only so much more quality you can generate from a speaker, so I suspect these improvements are limited with fair reason. 

    I plan on playing my original and the new HomePod in the same room, albeit, it won't be in stereo because Apple, for some reason, won't allow it, which is disappointing. I strongly believe it's not that they can't, it's just apple won't do it. Maybe because of the very slight subtle audit differences but when you are air playing to the speakers, it would have been nice to have them in stereo. 
    williamlondon

  • Maryland Apple Store first to vote in favor of unionization

    laytechlaytech
    Unions used to be important in the day where there were no workers right but these days they are outdated, out of touch with reality. Sadly, they only have themselves to blame, greedy, unreasonable demands, bullying by some, and pretty much meant lots of manufacturing has simply left the country. 

    However, in this case. Costs will go up. Shops could close. This is not to say people should not be paid what they are worth but the unions can’t help themselves and push it too far. The only losers are the union members themselves- take a good look at what’s happened globally. 
    jibanantksundarammaximarahodar

  • Next Mac mini will have M2 and M2 Pro Apple Silicon chip options

    laytechlaytech
    Mac mini needs a microphone at the very least.  I assume this is months away if it has not been released yesterday. 
    williamlondon

  • Apple's new 27-inch iMac with Apple Silicon - what to expect, and when it might be announc...

    laytechlaytech
    Let hope it is all glass no chin and has Face ID - bring it kicking and screaming into the 21st century.
    williamlondon9secondkox2