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Apple HomePod gains new features; Rugged Android phone with detachable camera announced

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Apple is reportedly developing new features for its HomePod smart speaker, including an enhanced surround sound system and a "Party Mode." These advancements are suggested by code references found within the audioOS 27 operating system. Meanwhile, a new rugged Android phone featuring a detachable action camera is set to launch in the US for $999, following its debut at IFA 2026. AI

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Apple HomePod gains new features; Rugged Android phone with detachable camera announced

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  1. Mastodon — mastodon.social TIER_1 English(EN) · [email protected] ·

    Apple working on new surround sound, Party Mode features for HomePod Apple has several new HomePod features in development, based on new code references discove

    Apple working on new surround sound, Party Mode features for HomePod Apple has several new HomePod features in development, based on new code references discovered in audioOS 27. The code seemingly suggests work on a new surround sound system, something called Party Mode, and mor…

    LINKS 9to5mac.com/…/apple-working-on-new-surrou…
  2. Mastodon — mastodon.social TIER_1 English(EN) · [email protected] ·

    This Android phone has a detachable action camera, coming to the US for $999 IFA 2026 is delivering a pretty wild new Android phone that’s not only rugged, but

    This Android phone has a detachable action camera, coming to the US for $999 IFA 2026 is delivering a pretty wild new Android phone that’s not only rugged, but has a GoPro-like action camera built-in which can be detached and used for capturing footage on the fly. more… https:// …

    LINKS 9to5google.com/…/rugone-android-phone-act…

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