This week Benjamin and Zac are joined by Guilherme Rambo to discuss HomePod launch details, iOS 11.2.5 and new Siri skills, iOS 11.3 beta and changes included, and a new 6.1-inch iPhone rumor.

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Hosts:

Benjamin Mayo

Zac Hall

Guilherme Rambo

Here’s what we discussed in this episode:

HomePod launch appears imminent as smart speaker receives FCC approval

HomePod will be available to order from Friday, in stores on February 9

HomePod will cost £319 in UK and A$499 in Australia, coming to France and Germany next

HomePod will launch with peer-to-peer AirPlay, multi-room and stereo coming this year

HomePod can play purchased iTunes music, podcasts and stream Beats 1 without Apple Music subscription

AppleCare+ for HomePod will cost $39, covers AirPort products

iOS 11.2.5 is now available for iPhone and iPad, adds HomePod support and more

Apple previews iOS 11.3 with new Animoji, health record integration, Battery status, and more

What’s new in iOS 11.1 beta 3? Hands-on with changes and features [Video]

Apple releases first iOS 11.3 developer beta for iPhone and iPad

macOS 10.13.4 beta 1 now available for Mac

macOS 10.13.4 references standalone ‘Podcast app’, currently bundled in iTunes

macOS 10.13.4 beta will alert users of 32-bit applications

KGI: 6.1-inch LCD iPhone priced between $700-$800 w/ single rear camera, no 3D Touch

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