#stereo pairing

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Dear Apple: Why can't we stereo-pair HomePods on our Macs?

Dear Apple: Why can’t we stereo-pair HomePods on our Macs?

Stereo pairs create an even wider soundstage for an incredible listening experience on HomePod. Mac, please, Apple!

Ben Lovejoy for 9to5Mac:

I can’t believe I actually have to ask Apple to add stereo-paired HomePods as a Mac sound output device!

It’s the most ridiculous Feature Request yet, because it’s absolutely nuts that this isn’t already built into macOS — especially that it isn’t baked…

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A silver lining for Apple's HomePod: Some positive data points do exist

A silver lining for Apple’s HomePod: Some positive data points do exist

[cfsp key=”getamac.jpg”]”It’s probably fair to say that Apple’s first-generation HomePod didn’t exactly revolutionize the smart-speaker industry, which is already dominated by heavyweights like Amazon and Google,” Ashraf Eassa writes for The Motley Fool. “In fact, according to Strategy Analytics, HomePod ‘did not feature in the top-five ranking by shipments’ during the second quarter of 2018.”

“T…

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Just 2% of Apple customers have a HomePod

Just 2% of Apple customers have a HomePod

Consumer Intelligence Research Partners today released results from its research on smart speakers, including Echo from Amazon.com, Inc., Google Home from Alphabet, and HomePod from Apple.

CIRP analysis indicates based on early market penetration, and how Apple sells Apple TV, at least approaching competitor pricing seems necessary.

Apple HomePod has a 6% share of the US installed base…

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Despite missing last Christmas by a mile, Apple gains a foothold in the smart speaker market

Despite missing last Christmas by a mile, Apple gains a foothold in the smart speaker market

“When Apple launched its HomePod smart speaker earlier this year, many critics claimed that its high price tag of $349 would prevent it from gaining ground against Amazon’s Echo and Alphabet’s Google Home devices, which cost as little as $50,” Leo Sun writes for The Motely Fool.

“Despite those headwinds, a recent report from Consumer Intelligence Research Partners indicates that Apple…

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Metro UK reviews Apple's HomePod: Get the credit card out and buy two

Metro UK reviews Apple’s HomePod: Get the credit card out and buy two

“I’m an old-fashioned music listener and prefer to put on a record than go through the rigamarole of setting up a wireless speaker,” Jasper Hamill writes for Metro UK. But I’m starting to think that I might finally change my wicked old ways after trying out a pair of stereo Apple HomePods.”

“In my review of the HomePod, I said that anyone who can afford the £329 price tag should rush…

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Yes, two Apple HomePods really are better than one

Yes, two Apple HomePods really are better than one

“Apple’s iOS 11.4 update introduced HomePod 11.4 which bought two significant new features to HomePod systems: AirPlay 2 and stereo pairing support,” Jonny Evans writes for Computerworld.

“If you have two HomePod units you can now pair them for stereo audio playback. Technologically, this is much more complex than it sounds,” Evans writes. “Not only is music streamed separately to each…

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Why Apple shouldn't have released the HomePod without AirPlay 2

Why Apple shouldn’t have released the HomePod without AirPlay 2

“I was pretty ambivalent about the HomePod in my review. I found the sound to be mediocre for a lot of music, and it simply wasn’t worth the price. I don’t particularly care about using Siri with that device, and don’t consider that worth paying $350 for the speaker. I’m interested in its musicality,” Kirk McElhearn writes for Kirkville. “Apple (finally) released AirPlay 2 this week, which…

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