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Six Years for a New HomePod Mini, and Apple Wants $149 for a Speaker That Looks Almost Exactly Like the One You Already Own

The HomePod mini 2 adds Wi-Fi 6E, Mac speaker support, and surround sound for $149. Here's whether it's worth the upgrade ...
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You Might Laugh at the Idea of Spending $299 Just to Watch Snoopy on a Screen, Until You See What Apple’s Made Him Do All Day

Apple HomeView launches November 13 with seven display faces including Snoopy animations, a live nine-camera feed, and a photo frame mode with depth effects.
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The Most Painful Part of Breaking Apple’s New $299 HomeView Might Be Realizing You Could Buy Another One for Just $20 More

Apple HomeView repair fees are $39 with AppleCare+ or $279 without. Here's what coverage costs and why the math matters for this shared home device.
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The First Thing You’ll Want to Do With Apple’s $299 HomeView Is Also the One Thing It Won’t Let You Do Right on the Screen

Apple HomeView supports Spotify, Audible, and other third-party apps, but only through a CarPlay-style link to a nearby ...