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Samsung confirms plans for smartspeaker challenging Apple HomePod & Amazon EchoIn addition to premiering the Galaxy Note 8, Samsung on Wednesday said that it's working on its own smartspeaker, which will face off against product…
... will also serve as a HomeKit hub, potentially replacing an iPad ... -
Eighth developer betas of Apple's High Sierra, iOS 11, tvOS 11, watchOS 4 now available [u...Keeping up with the one per week cycle one more for the most part Apple has updated all of its developer betas, with eighth releases of iOS 11, macOS…
... feedback, music playback, location-based HomeKit triggers and Siri usability. tvOS ... -
Neato Botvac D7 Connected smart home vacuum enhances iPhone, Apple Watch command optionsThe new Neatmo Botvac D7 Connected and a concurrent software update allows users with an iPhone and Apple Watch to configure when to clean -- plus wh…
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HomePod hardware purportedly pops up in China and California ahead of December launchThough Apple is not due to open HomePod orders until December, versions of the hotly anticipated Siri-equipped speaker appear to be in testing by emp…
... answering basic user queries, controlling HomeKit-connected appliances and playing back ... -
This week on AI: 'iPhone 8' & Apple Watch details leak in iOS 11 GM, Apple may buy Bond, n...On the eve of Apple's Sept. 12 iPhone event, last-minute rumors and an iOS 11 GM leak hinted at "iPhone 8" details, as well as the device's troubled …
... Group, report says Logitech adds HomeKit to Circle 2 Wired, says ... -
5.8" iPhone X designed for two-handed use as Apple apparently drops support for Reachabili...After years of resisting the trend of larger phones, Apple has now fully embraced two-handed smartphone use with the iPhone X, as the device apparent…
... Center for quick actions like HomeKit controls, flashlight, media playback and ... -
Apple launches tvOS 11 for Apple TV, adding live news & sports in TV app [u]As promised Apple on Tuesday released the finished version of tvOS 11, build 15J381, an update for fourth-generation Apple TVs that brings mostly evo…
... , though that standard primarily enables HomeKit and multi-speaker audio control ... -
Apple's iOS 11 available to all, brings better Siri, ARKit, H.265, AirPlay 2, moreApple's iOS 11's first mainstream release is now available, and features includes ARKit, a revamped Control Center with deep 3D Touch support, Do Not…
... . AirPlay 2 also integrates into HomeKit, allowing Siri to be used ... -
Apple's AirPlay 2 not currently functional in iOS 11 devices connected to tvOS 11Apple's AirPlay 2 discussion at the 2017 WWDC promised streaming support to multiple targets from an iPhone or iPad -- but initial testing seems to s…
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Nest unveils Hello doorbell, Cam IQ Outdoor & Secure home security systemAlphabet's Nest on Wednesday revealed an assortment of smarthome accessories, including the Hello doorbell, an outdoor version of the Cam IQ, and a c…
... announced support for Apple's HomeKit platform. The company may be ... -
This week on AI: iPhone 8, Apple TV 4K & Apple Watch Series 3 make their debut alongside O...The iPhone 8, Apple TV 4K, and Apple Watch Series 3 finally hit shelves at the end of the week, not long after the launch of iOS 11, tvOS 11, and wat…
... -delayed support for Apple's HomeKit Apple TV 4K won't ... -
Review: Apple Watch Series 3 with cellular further establishes an emerging computing platf...The Apple Watch Series 3 with cellular takes a major step forward in making Apple's wrist-worn device its own independent, connected computing platfo…
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Sonos announces support for Apple's AirPlay 2 wireless standard coming in 2018Speaker maker Sonos on Wednesday announced that it will create an open platform, not only giving any music services access to its hardware, but also …
... to control Sonos speakers via HomeKit and Siri, directing music to ... -
Sonos debuts One smartspeaker with Amazon Alexa, AirPlay 2 & Google Assistant coming later...Sonos on Wednesday launched the $199 Sonos One, a smartspeaker with Amazon's Alexa voice assistant, as well as support for Apple AirPlay 2 and Google…
... people integrate the speaker with HomeKit and Siri. Apple will introduce ... latter will double as a HomeKit hub and should be a ... -
Apple Watch Series 3 with cellular and watchOS 4 have changed how I use my watchA few weeks with Apple Watch Series 3 and watchOS 4 have prompted me to rethink and adjust how I use my Apple Watch on a daily basis. These small but…
... voice dictation, creating a reminder, HomeKit smart home controls, setting a ... -
AppleInsider podcast discusses Jony Ive, the latest from Oculus, and the idea of a foldabl...This week on the AppleInsider podcast, Neil and Victor talk about Jony Ive's interview at <em>The New Yorker</em> TechFest, the future of Apple, augm…
... to let us down on HomeKit updates for the Tradfri lightbulbs ... does second backtrack on Apple HomeKit support for Tradfri lighting Apple ... -
This week on AI: Fears for iPhone 8 & X numbers, cheaper 2018 iPhones, KRACK fix & moreMuch of this week's news revolved around the iPhone 8 and X -- in particular, fears that the 8 isn't selling as well as hoped, and that production wo…
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AppleInsider podcast tells the best way to get an iPhone X, smart door locks, and teaching...This week on the <em>AppleInsider</em> podcast, Victor and Mike talk about new iPhone cameras provided by LG, the top tips for getting an iPhone X, H…
... for getting an iPhone X, HomeKit and Amazon door locks, ... Assure Lock SL with iM1 HomeKit-compatible networking module Amazon's ... camera doubles as an Apple HomeKit security competitor First look: August ... Lock Pro + Connect with Apple HomeKit Apple aims to debut ... -
This week on AI: iPhone X preorders sell out fast, Apple preps family-friendly TV & moreThe iPhone X of course was the leading story this week, instantly selling out of launch-day units when preorders opened on Friday. Rumors also swirle…
... best camera with Apple's HomeKit - for now Fifth iOS 11 ... Assure Lock SL with iM1 HomeKit-compatible networking module Review: Logitech ... -
iOS 11.2 beta brings SiriKit commands to Apple's unreleased HomePodThe first iOS 11.2 beta -- launched earlier on Monday -- enables SiriKit for third-party developers working on HomePod support, according to Apple.…
... tuning however, as well as HomeKit hub support and higher-quality ... -
Watch: 50 most useful Siri commandsApple's Siri understands a huge number of commands and queries, from relatively simple tasks like turning on HomeKit-connected lights to more complex…
... simple tasks like turning on HomeKit-connected lights to more complex ... -
Survey shows Americans unwilling to let Amazon Key delivery drivers enter their homesFollowing the launch of Amazon Key, survey results question the likelihood of wide-spread adoption of the unattended delivery service citing consumer…
... Cam, its first entry into HomeKit-style smart home products. Amazon ... -
Logitech will offer all Harmony Link owners a free upgrade to its iOS-connected Harmony Hu...After announcing that its Harmony Link remote control device will no longer operate as of March of 2018, Logitech has revealed it will upgrade all ex…
... enthusiast Homebridge service to allow HomeKit and Siri control of a ... -
Apple delays HomePod launch until 'early 2018'Originally scheduled to debut in December, Apple has pushed the launch of its Siri-equipped HomePod speaker into early 2018, saying the company needs…
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Video: With Apple's HomePod delayed until 2018, will customers wait?Apple recently announced that its highly anticipated premium HomePod speaker won't launch in December as was originally planned. <em>AppleInsider</em…
... even better together. Apple's HomeKit already has 15 categories of ... answering basic user queries, controlling HomeKit-connected appliances and playing back ... -
Editorial: Thankful for iPhone XThroughout this miserable year we suffered a series of horrific tropical storms and deadly wildfires; a year of ugly, divisive politics, nonstop fake…
... system for home automation in HomeKit, shifted healthcare and medical research ... -
Apple's HomePod isn't about Siri, but rather the future of home audioIntroduced this summer at WWDC17, Apple's HomePod was immediately positioned next to Amazon Echo and Google Home by bloggers as a "smart speaker" ser…
... "what else" functionality focused on HomeKit Google Assistant failed to sell ... -
watchOS 4.2 launches with Apple Pay Cash for Apple WatchApple on Tuesday launched watchOS 4.2 for Apple Watch, giving users of the wearable, connected device the ability to send and receive money from the …
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This week on AI: Apple may buy Shazam, 2018 iPhone rumors, Apple Pay Cash & moreWord that Apple might buy Shazam capped off a week which saw the release of several important OS updates, more 2018 iPhone rumors, and the long-promi…
... form new healthcare records startup HomeKit flaw in iOS 11.2 ...
