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Visit Sponsor | | | | | | Popular Stories | Aug 03, 2017 | | | |  In addition to the iPhone 8, the HomePod firmware of course also includes some new details on the HomePod itself. Some of the discoveries include the revelation that the speaker runs a full version of iOS with an internally named "SoundBoard" app serving as the shell for internal apps such as Music and Podcasts, no sign of third-party app support, and accessibility features such as VoiceOver. Further digging within the HomePod firmware revealed that the display on the top of the speaker has a resolution of 272 x 340 pixels, although it is unclear what will be shown on the display beyond the Siri waveform seen in demos and press materials so far. Developers have also discovered sound files within the firmware giving a taste of what users will hear when alarms and timers go off or when interacting with the speaker. And of course, we've also put together a video summarizing the recent findings. | | | | | | |  Apple this week announced its financial results for the June quarter, beating analyst expectations nearly across the board, perhaps most significantly in iPad sales, which were up 28 percent from the previous quarter and 15 percent over the year-ago quarter. During the earnings conference call, Tim Cook addressed a number of interesting topics including his most optimistic words yet on the "big and profound" development that is augmented reality and Apple's focus on autonomous systems as a core technology beyond vehicles. In response to the strong earnings, Apple's stock soared to a record high during after-hours trading on Tuesday and the start of regular trading on Wednesday. | | | | | | |  There have been a few rumors about Apple working on an updated Apple TV capable of supporting higher-resolution 4K video content, and a recent discovery by a MacRumors forum member may support that notion. iTunes purchase and rental histories are now showing some films as "4K, HDR" even though the downloaded files remain of lower resolution. With the increasing popularity of 4K TVs and the rollout of HDR (high dynamic range) technology to increase color and contrast, it makes sense for Apple to begin providing content in these formats. By itself, the new mentions of 4K and HDR don't necessarily mean support is coming to the Apple TV, but it makes sense and with 4K Apple TV rumors already circulating, we may indeed be getting closer to an update for the set-top box. | | | | | | |  On this week's earnings conference call, Tim Cook addressed ongoing shortages of Apple's AirPods earphones, which continue to see shipping estimates of six weeks for new orders over seven months after their launch. Cook cited "incredible enthusiasm" for AirPods and 98 percent consumer satisfaction, noting that although Apple has increased production, the company is "still not able to meet the strong level of demand." | | | | | | |  The Late Late Show With James Corden's Carpool Karaoke segment is coming to Apple Music next week, and Apple is starting to ramp up the promotion for the new series. A pair of star-studded trailers have been released over the past week, showing off brief clips of Will Smith, Shakira, Trevor Noah, Queen Latifah, LeBron James, and more as they get together in sometimes amusing pairings to sing songs and engage in hijinks. Carpool Karaoke: The Series launches on August 8 exclusively for Apple Music subscribers, with new episodes debuting on a weekly basis. | | | | | |
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