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Apple HomePod speakers gain new Sound Glow visual feature

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Apple is introducing a new feature called Sound Glow for its HomePod and HomePod Mini speakers. This feature illuminates the speaker's touch surface with colors that correspond to the album artwork of the music currently playing. The update aims to enhance the user experience with a visual element tied to audio playback. AI

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Apple HomePod speakers gain new Sound Glow visual feature

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