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The HomePod Wasn’t Invited to the WWDC26 Keynote, But It Still Got a Gift

Apple bypassed the HomePod during the WWDC keynote, but HomePod Software 27 is quietly bringing AI-powered AutoMix to the ...

iOS 27 Brings New Functionality to HomePod

With the launch of iOS 27 and HomePod Software 27, Apple is adding support for AutoMix, Apple's AI-powered Apple Music ...
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Apple's AutoMix in macOS 26 isn't a house DJ, but is a good FM radio simulator

Apple's AutoMix feature will debut in macOS 26 and iOS 26 in the fall. It's pretty good for casual listening, but won't replace good DJ software or a human with skill. I'm not young. Most regular ...
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AutoMix compatibility is frustrating Apple Music subscribers – these are the devices the audio-mixing tool actually works with in iOS 26

Out of all the new iOS 26 functions that were unveiled at WWDC 2025, Apple Music’s AutoMix was the stand-out – a new tool that uses AI to blend songs together in the style of a DJ. It took the ...
The Droid Guy

Spotify Copies Apple Music’s AutoMix Feature Before iOS 26 Even Ships, Fueling a Heated Streaming War

For years, the rivalry between Spotify and Apple Music has been about catalog size, algorithms, exclusives, and pricing. Now the competition has spilled into the space of seamless listening ...