YouTube Music now supported on Apple HomePod enabling users to ask Siri to play music from the streamer, or set it as the default when they ask their HomePod to play music. In a statement published on reddit YouTube Music said, “We’ve officially launched YouTube Music support on Apple HomePod to all Premium and Music Premium members globally. To get started, ensure you have the latest version of the YouTube Music app, then go to […]
Global smart speaker market to grow by 21% in 2021 and will reach 163 million units (including smart displays) according to research firm Canalys. In 2020, Mainland China, which has the COVID-19 pandemic under control, will lead, growing 16%, while the rest of the market is expected to grow 3% as countries continue to battle the coronavirus. With demand for stay-home entertainment expected to increase, global platform vendors have released new smart speakers and displays, ensuring […]
Pandora enables voice control on Apple HomePod and the new Apple HomePod mini using Siri on Pandora’s iOS app. With Pandora on HomePod, users will be able to play their favourite Pandora content and control their listening experience hands-free by using simple Siri voice commands, such as: “Hey Siri, play some relaxing music on Pandora.” “Hey Siri, play the Sway’s Interviews podcast on Pandora.” Pandora will be available on Apple HomePod soon. Once available, users […]
Smart Speaker sales continue to grow in US with over half of them owning the base model according to investment research company Consumer Intelligence Research Partners, LLC (CIRP). CIRP analysis indicates that the US installed base of Smart Speaker devices is 76 million units, up from 70 million units in the March 2019 quarter and 50 million units in the June 2018 quarter. Amazon Echo has 70% of the installed base, with Google Home accounting […]
Smart Speaker sales in US soar in holiday season with one third of users owning more than one device, according to investment research company Consumer Intelligence Research Partners (CIRP). Sales figures were compiled on Amazon Echo, Google Home and the Apple HomePod for purchasers in the quarter ending 31st December 2018. CIRP analysis indicates that the US installed base of smart speaker devices is 66 million units, up from 53 million in the September 2018 […]
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