Defying logic, Apple announces 2nd-gen HomePod for $299

[If you cannot see this email click here]( [The HomePod mini's secret temperature sensor isn't a secret anymore]( [Macworld]( Macworld Daily January 18, 2023 [Image: Defying logic, Apple announces 2nd-gen HomePod for $299]( [Defying logic, Apple announces 2nd-gen HomePod for $299]( [Image: The HomePod mini's secret temperature sensor isn't a secret anymore]( [The HomePod mini's secret temperature sensor isn't a secret anymore]( [The arrival of the 2nd-gen Homepod has brought a new smart home hub feature for temperature and climate control that has been dormant on the mini.]( [Image: The square Mac mini has come full circle]( [The square Mac mini has come full circle]( [Apple's cheapest Mac has rediscovered why it exists.]( [Image: The $50,000 question: When will Apple complete its Mac chip transition?]( [The $50,000 question: When will Apple complete its Mac chip transition?]( [There's just one Mac left with an Intel chip–and it's the most expensive model Apple sells.]( [Image: Apple is reportedly no longer developing AR glasses due to 'technical challenges']( [Apple is reportedly no longer developing AR glasses due to 'technical challenges']( [Lightweight glasses are now on hold, according to a new report, with Apple's focus shifting to a lower-cost version of the imminent mixed-reality headset.]( [Image: Is Apple ripping off the rest of the world with inflated prices?]( [Is Apple ripping off the rest of the world with inflated prices?]( [Apple has pushed up prices around the world, with only the U.S. escaping the inflation. Are the UK, Europe, Canada and Australia paying the price for these difficult economic times?]( [Image: The M2 Pro and M2 Max MacBook Pro is here, with more speed and better battery life]( [The M2 Pro and M2 Max MacBook Pro is here, with more speed and better battery life]( [As expected, the new machines are speed bumps with the same design and features.]( [Image: Apple unveils cheaper M2 Mac mini, long-awaited M2 Pro upgrade option]( [Apple unveils cheaper M2 Mac mini, long-awaited M2 Pro upgrade option]( [The Mac mini finally dumps the last Intel model.]( [Image: iOS 16.3 is coming next week with these features and fixes]( [iOS 16.3 is coming next week with these features and fixes]( [The update brings 2nd-gen HomePod support, spreads Advanced Data Protection worldwide, and more.]( [Image: iOS 16.3 release candidate is out]( [iOS 16.3 release candidate is out]( [The wide release is expected to come on January 24 or 25.]( [Twitter]( [Facebook]( [YouTube]( You are currently subscribed to Macworld Daily as {EMAIL}. [Unsubscribe or Manage your email preferences]( | [Privacy Policy]( When you purchase something after clicking links included in this newsletter, we may earn a small commission. Read our [affiliate link policy]( for more details. Please do not reply to this message. To contact someone directly, send an email to [newsletters@idg.com](mailto:newsletters@idg.com?subject= inquiry or problem). © 2023 | [Macworld]( 140 Kendrick Street, Building B, Needham, MA 02494 [www.macworld.com](