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HomePod mini 2 unboxing, setup and Sound Glow

The new Apple HomePod mini 2 is here! In this video, I’m unboxing Apple’s latest smart speaker, taking a closer look at the design, walking through the seamless setup process and exploring the new Sound Glow feature. Sound Glow brings a…

Jon RatcliffeApple Home Authority

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Apple Releases HomePod 27.2 With Four New Features

Apple has released HomePod software 27.2, introducing four new features, including Sound Glow, improved Mac audio support, touch control locking and support for four-speaker surround sound with the new Apple TV 4K. The update is available…

Jon RatcliffeApple Home Authority

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tvOS 27.2 Released: What’s New for Apple TV 4K

Apple has released tvOS 27.2, bringing new features and improvements to Apple TV 4K, including expanded screen saver options, FaceTime enhancements, accessibility updates and improved personalisation. The update is available now for…

Jon RatcliffeApple Home Authority

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Aqara U600 Review

The Aqara U600 is a smart lock designed specifically for UK doors, featuring Apple Home Key, Matter over Thread, fingerprint unlocking and a clever auto-latch feature. In this review, I take a closer look at the design, installation, Apple…

Jon RatcliffeApple Home Authority

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Apple’s Original Apple TV 4K Is Now Considered Vintage

Apple has officially added the original Apple TV 4K to its vintage products list, marking another milestone for a device that helped shape Apple’s home entertainment and smart home ecosystem. First launched in September 2017, the…

Jon RatcliffeApple Home Authority

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Formula 1 on Apple TV is getting Dolby Atmos from October 23

Apple is making its Formula 1 coverage on Apple TV even more immersive, with Dolby Atmos support arriving in time for the U.S. Grand Prix weekend on October 23. The upgrade will see Dolby Atmos join the existing Dolby Vision support,…

Jon RatcliffeApple Home Authority

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