Yesterday was update day, we saw how Apple released the new iOS 14.4, the new iPadOS 14.4, and the new watchOS 7.3. But it seems that the round of updates did not stop there. And it is that many of you, and us, are buying the new HomePod Mini, the affordable smart speaker from the guys from Cupertino. Apple knows of the good reception of this and for that reason they are going to focus on it during this 2021. What's new: Apple just updated the HomePod Mini software to version 14.4 as well, an update that arrives for take full advantage of the U1 chip.
And it is that in this case it is an update that brings us interesting news, especially news of those that when you see how they work you like them. Now, as long as we have an iPhone with a U1 chip, we can see the potential of this proximity chip. We will have a haptic, sound, and visual feedback when "sending" songs to the HomePod Mini, or we can even see as if by magic the playback controls appear on our screen when we approach the HomePod Mini. These are the update notes for this new version of the HomePod Mini software.
The new software version 14.4 includes bug fixes and the following new features that are compatible with HomePod and iPhones equipped with the U1 (Ultra Wideband) chip.
- Quickly transfer music to your HomePod Mini (hands off) from your iPhone with visual, sound, and haptic responses.
- Receives Personalized listening suggestions on iPhone when near HomePod Mini that is playing music.
- The Media controls will automatically appear on the iPhone when we unlock it near a HomePod Mini.
Una update that is undoubtedly worthwhile and that is the first, so to speak, that takes advantage of the U1 chip, we will see the AirTags ... So now you know, if you have a HomePod Mini, do not hesitate to update your device (from the Home app you can do it), to be able to enjoy all these news.