New HomePod rumors: HomePod with screen and HomePod mini coming soon?
Macworld A new HomePod mini could arrive before the end of 2025, with Apple no doubt keen to meet the demand of the busy holiday shopping period. Rumors suggest that a new HomePod mini v2 will launch in the fall of 2025. Will this just be a straightforward update to the diminutive Apple speaker, with a color refresh and a sound boost, or could it be something more? Those hoping that Apple will launch a HomePod with a display will be pleased to learn that there are also indications that Apple is working on such a product, however, we may have a little longer to wait until that comes to market. In this article, we are logging all the rumors and reports about the new HomePod, its release date, specs and features. So, read on for all the information. HomePod mini 2 release date November 12 (possible) Apple introduced the HomePod mini five years ago in November 2020. It’s long due an update and one may soon arrive. Bloomberg’s Mark Gurman expects a new HomePod mini in 2025. In January 2025 he wrote that Apple would update the HomePod mini towards the end of 2025. Then in a August 2025 newsletter Gurman reiterated his predictions in response to code released (and withdrawn) by Apple that included identifiers for unreleased devices, of which the HomePod mini was apparently one. He said: “The findings corroborate a lot of what I’ve reported, including that fresh Apple TV and HomePod mini models will arrive this fall. Foundry The prediction may be coming true: on November 11 B&H listed the current HomePod mini as discontinued and is no longer selling them. Could this mean that the HomePod mini 2 will soon go on sale? We hope so. As for when the launch might happen, a report appeared in early November indicating that Apple has an in store event planned for November 12. While that’s not Apple’s usual style of launch event, it may indicate that new products are coming and Apple is preparing to celebrate the launch in its stores. HomePod 3 with screen release date Fall 2025 (possible) The HomePod mini has a bigger sibling and bigger things are rumored for that model. The original HomePod went on sale in February 2018 and was discontinued in March 2021. The second generation HomePod was introduced in January 2023. A third generation HomePod may offer more than the second generation does. Rumors point to a new HomePod with a screen that could launch in 2025. Mark Gurman in a Power On newsletter in January 2025 said that Apple will launch a HomePod with screen and that it would be “Apple’s most significant release of the year”. This seems to be more than a HomePod speaker, it could be a brand new smart hub. Foundry and Apple Back in March 2023 Apple analyst Ming-Chi Kuo wrote about Apple’s smart-home plans. He indicated that Apple “will unveil a redesigned HomePod featuring a 7-inch panel in 1H24,” and that this device “could enable tighter integration with Apple’s other hardware products.” At the time Kuo gave the expected release date for the HomePod with a screen as the first half of 2024 (which obviously didn’t happen). In December 2024, Kuo indicated that the HomePod with screen won’t arrive until after WWDC 2025. He wrote on Medium: “The mass production schedule for the display-equipped HomePod has been delayed multiple times. Initially forecasted for 2024 (as I predicted in 2023), it was postponed to 1Q25, and more recently, further delayed to after WWDC 2025/3Q25.” Kuo blamed software development for the delay in production, although he didn’t clarify why the software is taking longer than expected to develop. However, in March 2025 Kuo tweeted that the HomePod with screen will be further delayed not just because of Apple Intelligence delays, but because it needs to align with other new Apple products. HomePod with display incoming?Foundry New HomePod screen rumors 7-inch display rumored for new HomePod Lots of other rumors point to a brand new HomeHub device… Apple’s HomePod currently sufferers from its reliance on Siri to control it. With Siri not able to understand instructions as well as might be hoped, some HomePod users choose instead to interface with the device via an iPhone, but this can be a drain on the iPhone battery. Incorporating a screen would allow users to interface with the HomePod via its display. Those hoping for a screen on their HomePod may soon have their wish granted. According to Ming-Chi Kuo in March 2023, Apple “will unveil a redesigned HomePod featuring a 7-inch panel” in 2024. That’s not much smaller than the iPad mini, which has an 8.3-inch display. The screen would also offer multi-touch functionality.  The screen could be something altogether different: Back in April 2021 Mark Gurman described a high-end speaker with a touch screen that would combine an iPad with a HomePod speaker and a camera mounted on a robotic arm that could follow the user around the room during a video chat. He has made various references to this over the years. There are also rumors about Apple’s plans for a HomeHub that could be a screen for controlling smart-home systems, again originating with Gurman. For now though, a simple HomePod with screen seems most likely. To get an idea of how this could look we need only look at the Amazon Echo Show 10, which combines a display that moves automatically with Amazon’s speaker. The Echo Show 10 costs $249.99 / £259.99. Alternatively, some time ago Swiss website Handy Abovergleich and designer Eric Huismann created a series of concept illustrations of how this new generation of HomePod could look. Here’s how they imagine the HomePod Show—a speaker with a camera and a small touchscreen—could look. Foundry Apple HomePod, Siri and AI However, with Siri set to become more ‘intelligent’ thanks to Apple Intelligence, the need for this screen to interface with the devices may be reduced. The key to such products tends to be their smart assistant and Apple has plans to improve Siri with Apple Intelligence (AI). However, Apple has delayed the release of its new improved Siri and this has had an effect on the timing of these new products which, Gurman noted in September 2024, “are considered collaborations between Apple’s artificial intelligence and home device hardware engineering groups.” As Macworld’s David Price has previously stated, when discussing why the HomePod needs needs more than a screen – “What would help is a thorough overhaul of Siri: fix that, and then sure, you can have a screen alongside a voice control system that actually works.” And as Macworld contributor Mahmoud Itani pointed out earlier in 2025, Siri on the HomePod should be able to use ChatGPT for AI queries. New HomePod: Color options Apple Inc Currently the HomePod mini comes in Blue, Yellow, Midnight, Orange, and White and the HomePod in Black or White. We’d love to see a nicer color selection. Orange and yellow stand out, but there aren’t many bedrooms and living rooms decorated in those gaudy colors. We think pink would be a popular color choice. New HomePod: Specs and features We don’t know much about the specs of any of these devices, but their need to support Apple Intelligence will mean they do require high end tech inside: Processor The HomePod that launched in January 2023 featured the same S7 chip as the Apple Watch Series 7. This means the current HomePod doesn’t support Apple Intelligence and the new Siri features. We expect that a new HomePod, especially if it has a screen will use a more powerful processor, that is compatible with Apple Intelligence. The rumors indicate that we can expect an A18 chip – the same chip as is found in the iPhone 16 – in the HomePod. This would be a big boost from the current model that is equipped with the S5 chip from the 2019 iPhone. The more powerful chip could be reserved for a more advanced HomeHub HomePod model. Better sound The HomePod and HomePod mini support Apple Music Lossless up to 24-bit/48kHz. We’d like to hear Hi-Res Lossless. Apple Wi-Fi and Bluetooth chip Apple is said to be working on it’s own Wi-Fi and Bluetooth chip (codenamed Proxima) that could bring support for Wi-Fi 6E to the HomePod. This would be a big jump from the current HomePod’s 802.11n Wiri and Bluetooth 5.0 and should result in less signal interference and better wireless speed. Camera There are suggestions that Apple is working on a new device that combines a HomePod with a camera, or places a camera on a robot arm. This camera could also be used to recognize gestures. Some years ago a patent was filed that related to a future HomePod that could interpret 3D hand gestures. That patent describes a HomePod that can “interpret three-dimensional hand gestures as a means of controlling the device so as to execute an action or function.” Multi-touch display We’re hoping that Apple will give us something that will compete with the Echo Show, so we can view YouTube videos and use apps on the new hybrid device. Perhaps we won’t get the display we are hoping for, but a more interactive display than the one we have currently would be great. We’d like to see more than just volume controls and a Siri animation. New HomePod prices The current prices for the HomePods are as follows: HomePod: $299/£299 HomePod mini: $99/£99 We don’t expect prices to change, although with the current economic headwinds and tariffs it is possible. We think Apple will continue to sell the HomePod mini at the sweet spot of just under $100. The HomePod could see a price hike if Apple includes the rumored screen with it. Or maybe a HomePod with screen will be an additional product, with a higher price of around $399/£399 or more.

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Wait, is Apple actually going to make the Mac everyone wants?
Macworld We could talk about what Apple’s done wrong lately. We could. Probably for a while. Just look at this list of grievances. Apple’s failed to deliver on its AI promises, and the AI it has delivered, like Image Playground, has not been terribly impressive. (Of course, this is defining “AI” as the market currently defines it, which is customer-facing apps and chatbots. Apple does all kinds of AI under the hood that works quite nicely.) The company continues to fight tooth and nail against allowing third-party app stores on iOS, despite the desire for more options from users, developers, and regulating authorities. Have you seen these icons? They’re horrible! So horrible that some have suggested that they are criminal in nature! To be clear, the Macalope is not advocating that criminal charges be brought against any designers at Apple over these icons. Maybe some light spankings would be in order, though. And then, of course, there’s all the sucking up. Gross. Super gross. Zero stars. Unlikely to recommend to friends and coworkers. But now Apple seems set to do something right… …for a change? Can we say “for a change”? It seems overly dramatic because Apple does do good things too, but let’s say “for a change” here because that list seems like kind of a lot right now, and the Macalope needs to get the taste of it out of his mouth. “Apple Prepares to Enter Low-Cost Laptop Market for First Time” In this economy, releasing a cheaper product is a good thing. Pundits have been saying Apple needed to release cheaper [insert any product category here] since forever, most notably perhaps when netbooks were set to destroy MacBook sales all the way back in 2009. Yes, year numbers actually go that low! The Macalope had to look it up to make sure it wasn’t a typo he made back in 2009, but that was actually the year then! You try to tell that to kids today, and they won’t believe you. “You’re crazy, old man! Years started with 2010! Now get off the playground or we’re calling the cops!” If you’d like to receive regular news and updates to your inbox, sign up for our newsletters, including The Macalope and Apple Breakfast, David Price’s weekly, bite-sized roundup of all the latest Apple news and rumors.IDG But this isn’t a situation like netbooks. There are no external pressures that will surely drive the company out of business this time. (There weren’t any then, either.) To be clear, the company isn’t doing this out of the goodness of its heart. Corporations may be treated like people in this country, but they’re soulless people with no hearts and nothing but pure avarice coursing through their veins. Which, oddly, sounds like some actual humans the Macalope could name. In a weird twist, Apple itself may have created the need to try to compete more with cheaper Chromebooks and Windows laptops. How? By making Apple silicon so good that people simply don’t need to buy new Macs as often. The Macalope did upgrade his M1-based MacBook Air earlier this year, but, honestly, it was more about just wanting a new laptop than needing one. Bloomberg’s Mark Gurman also notes the opportunity afforded by Microsoft’s shift to Windows 11. It’s comforting to know that any time Apple wants to boost sales a bit, Microsoft will help out by pushing users into an unwanted, poorly executed operating system upgrade. Super nice of them. Before we praise Apple too much for bestowing a cheaper MacBook on us (or at all), it should be noted that the company has already been consciously, deliberately selling a “cheap” laptop. It’s the M1 MacBook Air, which you can get on sale from Walmart in the U.S. for the low, low price of $599. Is there a difference between making a new, if lower-powered, laptop and just continuing to make the one you first shipped five years ago and selling it at a lower price? Sure. While the rumored cheaper Air is expected to come with an A18 Pro processor instead of an M-series, a lower-end LCD display, and no Thunderbolt support, customers should be able to expect longer support for the device than a model Apple has stopped selling directly. Even if he hadn’t just bought a new MacBook, this isn’t a laptop the Macalope is likely to be interested in, no matter how much his health insurance costs are set to go up next year. But it’s nice, it’s going to be an option for some people.

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Apple @ Work Podcast: SupportApp 3.0 makes remote Mac support even easier
Apple @ Work is exclusively brought to you by Mosyle, the only Apple Unified Platform. Mosyle is the only solution that integrates in a single professional-grade platform all the solutions necessary to seamlessly and automatically deploy, manage & protect Apple devices at work. Over 45,000 organizations trust Mosyle to make millions of Apple devices work-ready with no effort and at an affordable cost. Request your EXTENDED TRIAL today and understand why Mosyle is everything you need to work with Apple. In this episode of Apple @ Work, Jordy Witteman from Root3 joins the show to talk about the latest updates to SupportApp. more…

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Limited edition knitted iPhone Pocket launched by Apple and Japanese fashion house
Japan's Issey Miyake fashion house and Apple have launched a stretched sock-like accessory for the iPhone, which can act as a bag or a shoulder strap.It's designed for iPhone, AirPods, or other items — image credit: AppleThe fashion house is named for the late Issey Miyake, the designer responsible for Steve Jobs's famous black turtleneck. This new collaboration between the fashion house and Apple sees them producing a brightly colored range of the new iPhone Pocket accessory."Apple and ISSEY MIYAKE share a design approach that celebrates craftsmanship, simplicity, and delight," Molly Anderson, Apple's vice president of Industrial Design, said in a statement. "This clever extra pocket exemplifies those ideas and is a natural accompaniment to our products." Continue Reading on AppleInsider | Discuss on our Forums

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Apple Event Guide 2025: The next Apple Event and the new products to expect
Macworld Apple doesn’t participate in big industry-wide events such as CES, IFA or E3. Apple holds its own events, thank you very much. Several times a year, Apple invites the press and industry professionals to Apple Park to hear all about its latest products and services. Apple calls these ‘events,’ and streams them live online to millions of watchers. So far in 2025 Apple has held two events: it’s Worldwide Developers Conference (WWDC) which kicked off on June 9 with a keynote in which Apple showed off the new features coming in the next version of its operating systems: iOS 26, iPadOS 26, watchOS 26 and macOS 26 Tahoe. And a huge Apple Event on September 9, when Apple launched new Apple Watches, new AirPods Pro and its new iPhones for 2025 – including the iPhone Air. To recap what happened read our Live Blog of the Awe Dropping iPhone Event. Apple doesn’t have to hold an event to launch new products though. Prior to WWDC, Apple launched a new iPhone 16e via press release on February 19, a new iPad and iPad Air via press release on March 4, and a new MacBook Air and Mac Studio on March 5. Since the September event Apple has gone on to launch a new M5 MacBook Pro and M5 iPad Pro in October. No event was held to mark these launches, so does that mean that Apple will not be holding any more events in 2025? Probably, although there is a chance that something will happen on November 12 – a date that Apple is apparently planning a mysterious retail store ‘event’. Read on to find out about the events Apple will hold and Apple’s new product launches coming in 2025 and 2026. When is Apple’s next event? November 12 Apple Store event reported When Apple launched the new M5 MacBook Pro and M5 iPad Air in October, there was no event. Those new products were simply announced with a press release. Will Apple hold an event in November? There are still new products rumored to be coming, so a November event is plausible, not not likely. It would be a good time to launch the rumored new products: a new HomePod, AirTag and Apple TV, enabling Apple to meet the demand for gifts at this time of year. However, the launch of these products is unlikely to warrant an event – although the report that Apple is planning something in retail stores for that day could indicate that there will be activity around the launch. Perhaps a Christmas shopping event tied to the new launches? Apple What time will the next Apple event start? Apple keynotes usually start at 10 am PT/PST. That translates to the following times in the countries where most of our readers live: U.S.: at 10 am (PST/PDT), 11 am (MST/MDT), noon (CST/CDT), 1 pm (EST/EDT) Canada: as above, and 2 pm (AST/ADT) U.K.: at 6 pm (GMT/BST) Europe: at 7pm (CET/CEST), 8 pm (EET/EEST) India: at 10.30 pm (IST) Australia: Next day at 1 am (AWST/AWDT), 2.30 am (ACST/ACDT), 3 am (AEST/AEDT) New Zealand: Next day at 5 am (NZST/NZDT) Timings can be slightly different if Apple holds the event during the period of a couple of weeks when the clocks have changed in the U.S. but not elsewhere (later in 2025 both the U.S. and U.K. will change back on October 26). Sometimes Apple holds events at different times, for example, in October 2023 the event was held in late afternoon in San Francisco, which meant it was midnight in the U.K. If Apple doesn’t hold an event and instead just issues a press release that usually happens around 8 am PT, 11 am ET and 4 pm GMT/BST. How long does an Apple event last? Foundry Apple keynotes usually last between one and two hours and feature CEO Tim Cook along with various other Apple executives. WWDC and the September event tend to be longer keynotes; the spring and late-fall events can be slightly shorter. The September 2024 event was 1 hour 38 minutes. When does Apple usually hold events? Apple usually holds three or four live or live-streamed events throughout the year. During these events, the company unveils its latest products and plans during a keynote address. They are usually held during similar times of the year: March/April: Spring event (in 2024 this was held in May) June: WWDC – the Worldwide Developers Conference (iOS, macOS previews) September: Fall event (iPhone and Apple Watch) October/November: Late-fall event (Macs and iPads) This event calendar is by no means set in stone, though, with the spring and October events being less regular. Some years, Apple doesn’t hold a spring event at all. In 2024, Apple held three events: one on Tuesday, May 7, at which it launched new iPads, a keynote to kick off WWDC on June 10, and an event on September 9 at which Apple unveiled the new iPhone 16, Apple Watch Series 10 and the AirPods 4. In October 2024 there was no event, but Apple did announce new products (iMac, Mac mini and MacBook Pro) via press release. In 2023 there were three events: WWDC in June, an iPhone event in September, and Apple’s second fall event on October 30 (or after midnight on October 31 if you weren’t in the U.S.). Similarly, in 2022 Apple held three events: a spring event on March 8, WWDC on June 6, and the iPhone 14 launch on September 7. In other years Apple has held four events though. Apple launched the new iPhone, Apple Watch, and AirPods Pro in September 2022.Apple What will launch at the Apple events in 2025 Here are the events we expect to see before the end of 2025, and what could launch. Late fall event 2025 We’ve already seen Apple release a new M5 MacBook Pro and an iPad Pro running M5 chips in October. Does that mean that Apple is done for the year? Maybe not. There are still a number of new products expected including a new HomePod, Apple TV, AirTag 2, and the rumored HomeHub. Other products on the horizon include a new Mac Pro (the current model still utilizing the generations-old M2 Ultra chip). These new products may be coming, but will Apple hold an event for them? Probably not. For more information about Apple’s late fall events read: Apple’s October Event: Date, time and what will launch. Spring event 2026 Apple Like the October/fall event, a spring event is not a regular occurrence, but a spring event is held slightly more often than not. When an event is held in the spring we often see new entry-level iPhones and consumer Macs and iPads. For the spring 2026 event we expect to see the M5 MacBook Air with an upgraded M5 chip and minor improvements, an iPhone 17e to replace the iPhone 16e released in 2025, and new entry-level iPad and iPad Air. We may also see a new Studio Display, with Apple rumored to be working on a new external Mac monitor with features like ProMotion and HDR, and, if we don’t see it sooner, that rumored Smart Home hub. For more information about Apple’s spring events read: Apple Spring event: Date, time, product launch rumors. WWDC 2026 WWDC is an event that happens like clockwork every June. It’s Apple’s big developer event at which it reveals plans for the operating systems that run on Apple hardware. In June 2026 we expect Apple to unveil details of the iOS 27, iPadOS 27, a new macOS, updates to watchOS, tvOS, HomePod software, and an update to Apple’s realityOS. Apple sometimes announces new hardware at WWDC, usually the high end models targeted at power users, so we could see new Macs. Following the keynote on the Monday, developer events and sessions will run throughout the week. You can about WWDC date, times and everything you need to know in a separate article. September 2026 event Apple’s iPhone launch event has become a regular fixture in September (aside from 2020 event when it was delayed until October – and the early January launches). We can be pretty confident that the iPhone 18 series will launch in 2026, although there may be some changes to the line up (we may see the iPhone 18 Pro, Pro Max launch in September but the iPhone 18 may be held back until the spring of 2027!) Find out more about the September iPhone event in our dedicated article. Past Apple Events Spring Apple events have been held on the following dates: 2025: No event 2024: Tuesday May 7 2023: No event 2022: Tuesday March 8 2021: Tuesday April 20 2020: No event 2019: Monday March 25 2018: Tuesday March 27 2017: No event 2016: Monday March 21 2015: Monday March 9 2014: No event 2013: No event 2012: Wednesday March 7 WWDC events have fallen on the following dates: WWDC 2025: June 9 (9-13) WWDC 2024: June 10 (10-14) WWDC 2023: June 5 (5-9) WWDC 2022: June 6 (6-10) WWDC 2021: June 7 (7-11) WWDC 2020: June 22 (22-26) WWDC 2019: June 3 (3-7) WWDC 2018: June 4 (4-8) WWDC 2017: June 5 (5-9) Here are the past few Apple September event dates: 2025: Tuesday, September 9 2024: Monday, September 9 2023: Tuesday, September 12 2022: Tuesday, September 13 2022: Wednesday, September 7 2021: Tuesday, September 14 2020: Tuesday, September 15 2019: Tuesday, September 10 2018: Wednesday, September 12 2017: Tuesday, September 12 In the past, Apple has held a second fall event on the following dates: 2025: TBC 2024: No event 2023: Monday, October 30 2022: No event 2021: Monday, October 18 2020: Tuesday, October 13 and Tuesday, November 10 2019: No event 2018: Tuesday, October 30 2017: No event 2016: Thursday, October 27 2015: No event 2014: Thursday, October 16 2013: Tuesday, October 22 2012: Tuesday, October 23 2011: Tuesday, October 4

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Rumor: OLED MacBook Pro feature could be limited to M6 Pro and M6 Max models
If you’re hankering after a MacBook Pro with the long-awaited OLED display, you might have to snag the higher-end M6 Pro or M6 Max version. Per Bloomberg’s Mark Gurman, while Apple is expected to redesign the MacBook Pro for the first time since 2021 in the near future, and is thought to be incorporating an […] Source

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BeeBot for AirPods app released, centers arounds geolocation features
If you loved the Foursquare app, you might like this. Hopscotch Labs has released BeeBot for AirPods, an app that functions as a social audio guide to your city. The app, which works with assorted wired and wireless earphones and earbuds, offers short updates about a city’s people, places, and things nearby, and is emceed […] Source

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iPhone Air 2 is delayed until 2027 so Apple can add a second camera to it
Last night, The Information reported that Apple had delayed the iPhone Air 2 launch, from its original schedule of fall 2026. In a follow-up post, The Information reports the second-generation model is now aiming for a spring 2027 release, which would be alongside updates to the base model iPhone 18 (as Apple is shifting the release of that model to the spring going forward). The reason for the delay is apparently Apple is redesigning the product to address customer complaints, most notably by adding a second camera lens to the back. more…

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Apple published a new Press Release
Apple just published a new Press Release:Introducing iPhone Pocket: a beautiful way to wear and carry iPhone

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Apple launches iPhone Pocket: a limited edition designer strap accessory
Apple has launched a limited edition accessory for the iPhone, called the iPhone Pocket. It evokes a modern day iPod sock, using a single 3D-knitted cloth to create a wearable pocket. The accessory was designed in collaboration with renowned designer Issey Miyake. Unlike the 2004-era iPod Socks, the iPhone Pocket is not cheap. Available this Friday, the short strap Pocket will cost $149.95, and the long strap design will cost $229.95. more…

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Mac users can replace annoying subscriptions with a lifetime Office license for 73% off
Macworld TL;DR: This lifetime license to Microsoft Office 2021 for Mac is just $59.97 until November 16 — no subscriptions, no hidden fees. If you’re over software bills and subscription stress, this single-purchase deal on Microsoft Office Home & Business 2021 for Mac delivers productivity without the strings attached. Now through November 16, you can score a lifetime license to classic Microsoft Office apps with no subscriptions, no hidden charges, and no nonsense — all for just $59.97 (reg. $219). Apps Included in this bundle: Word Excel PowerPoint Outlook Teams (basic) OneNote (free version) That’s basically everything you need to handle work projects, personal tasks, or school assignments like a pro. It’s perfect for students, families, or small business owners who want a dependable, full-featured productivity suite without ongoing costs. Once you purchase, you’ll get instant delivery of your redemption code via email, along with instructions to activate it. The license connects to your Microsoft Account (not your device), and it works on one Mac for the lifetime of the product. It also comes with updates and free customer service. Just make sure you redeem the code within 7 days of purchase, and note that this version is not compatible with virtual machines like Parallels Pro. Skip the subscriptions — get a lifetime license to Microsoft Office Home & Business for Mac 2021 while this $59.97 deal lasts until November 16. Microsoft Office Home & Business for Mac 2021: Lifetime LicenseSee Deal StackSocial prices subject to change.

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Apple might retire HomePod mini soon
Apple may have quietly discontinued the HomePod mini, with the speaker now out of stock at several US retailers. (via Cult of Mac - Your source for the latest Apple news, rumors, analysis, reviews, how-tos and deals.)

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The Software Update UI for Upgrading to MacOS 26 Tahoe Is Needlessly Confusing
Why the Info panel presented by clicking the “(i)” button *next to Sequoia* defaults to installing the upgrade to 26.1 Tahoe, I don’t know. But it sure makes it seem like we need to be more careful than we actually do if we want to stick with MacOS 15 Sequoia for now.

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You can now ask Siri to run your Samsung SmartThings routines
Samsung announced an update today that will help “bring peace for mixed OS households”. Here’s what’s new. more…

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Homepod mini marked as 'out of stock' and 'discontinued' yet again
The HomePod mini can no longer be purchased from select online retailers, which could indicate an impending update, though this has happened before.The HomePod mini is now labeled as 'discontinued' or 'out of stock' at select online retailers.Apple's compact Wi-Fi-enabled speaker, the HomePod mini, was introduced back in 2020. At only 3.3 inches tall, it is much smaller than the full-size HomePod, but you can still use it to ask Siri questions. Like any speaker, it can also play music, though not in home theater mode.In terms of hardware, the HomePod mini hasn't seen any updates since its launch, unless you count color changes. It's been suggested that a successor product is in the works, and in October 2025 we also saw claims of dwindling stock. Continue Reading on AppleInsider | Discuss on our Forums

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HomePod mini refresh looking more likely, as B&H lists it as ‘discontinued’
If you’re in the market for a HomePod mini, it may pay off to hold on for just a little longer, as a refresh looks increasingly imminent. Here’s why. more…

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The best displays to pair with your new Mac
If you’ve just purchased a new Mac, like the new M5 MacBook Pro, you might also be looking into some of the best display options. Here are my recommendations, covering multiple product categories, price points, and more. more…

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This AI photo app makes your pics look fantastic, and a lifetime sub costs just $20
Luminar Mobile is powerful yet easy to use. The AI photo editor will help you edit amazing pictures on iPhone, iPad or Vision Pro. (via Cult of Mac - Your source for the latest Apple news, rumors, analysis, reviews, how-tos and deals.)

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Mophie Juice Pack gives iPhone 17 Pro or Air a big battery boost
The Mophie Juice Pack wraps your iPhone in a protective case that’s also a battery that adds hours of use — great for iPhone Air. (via Cult of Mac - Your source for the latest Apple news, rumors, analysis, reviews, how-tos and deals.)

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Apple TV execs: No plans for ad-supported tier or to buy Warner Bros. Discovery
Apple TV executives have “no plans” to introduce ads to the streaming service, resisting—for now—a strategy that has fueled growth… The post appeared first on MacDailyNews.

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