iOS 17 update lets you use AirPlay to stream movies in select hotels for the first time By Alex Blake published 18 April 24 Apple has updated iOS 17 so that AirPlay works in select hotels, letting you stream movies over the air.
A yay for AirPlay: Epson's new 3LCD projectors support it for the first time – get ready for direct streaming from your Apple device By Carrie Marshall published 13 August 25 Epson home projectors come with AirPlay for the first time ever (although LG's Cinebeam lineup has boasted the perk for a while)
Millions of Apple AirPlay devices susceptible to 'AirBorne' zero-click RCE attacks, so patch now By Sead Fadilpašić published 30 April 25 Oligo Security found and reported the flaws to Apple who patched them in late March 2025.
Beaming content to your Apple TV is about to get a whole lot better thanks to macOS Sequoia's AirPlay upgrade By Alex Blake published 7 November 24 A new feature in macOS Sequoia gives more options for sharing content with an Apple TV box.
Apple's HomePods are getting a nice social upgrade – and AirPlay now supports Dolby Atmos By Matt Bolton published 10 June 24 Apple slipped out a couple of HomePod benefits during its WWDC 2024 announcements
Apple Vision Pro content can be beamed to other Apple devices via AirPlay By David Nield published 20 January 24 You're going to be able to share your Vision Pro experiences with other people in the room.
Amazon announces an AirPlay alternative that'll be open to everyone with a Fire TV By Hamish Hector published 10 January 24 Amazon is bringing Matter open casting to its Fire TVs and Echo Show 15 to combat Chromecast and AirPlay exclusivity.
AutoMix compatibility is frustrating Apple Music subscribers – these are the devices the audio-mixing tool actually works with in iOS 26 By Rowan Davies published 23 September 25 Despite the AutoMix craze, Apple Music's biggest iOS 26 upgrade comes with some limitations.
Apple quietly reveals CarPlay's big video upgrade in iOS 26, but there's a catch By David Nield published 22 July 25 It looks as though CarPlay will support video playback when iOS 26 is launched, but will automakers add it?
Audio Pro's gorgeous C20 wireless speaker totes a phono stage to plug straight into your turntable By Becky Scarrott published 8 January 24 This is Audio Pro: of course you get AirPlay 2, Google Cast, Tidal Connect, Spotify Connect, Bluetooth and multi-room to boot!
The EU could force Apple to put AirDrop and AirPlay on Android phones By Jamie Richards published 19 December 24 It may be time to say au revoir to awkward file transfers
Spotify updates iOS app in record time with new pricing options – leaving fans wondering why other fixes are taking so long By Carrie Marshall published 2 May 25 Spotify has updated its iOS apps to provide non-Apple subscription links for the first time, in response to a new App Store ruling.
This tiny, cheap box upgrades any speakers with Wi-Fi multi-room streaming, including Hi-Res Audio support By Carrie Marshall published 31 March 25 It may be small, it may be sweet, but it knows how to stream your beats.
Apple TV audio not syncing properly? tvOS 18.5 should fix this strange Dolby Atmos bug By Alex Blake published 14 May 25 Apple’s tvOS 18.5 update fixes a frustrating Dolby Atmos bug for Apple TV boxes.
WiiM's new Hi-Res wireless speaker with cool circular touchscreen looks like a serious competitor to Sonos – with two big catches By Matt Bolton published 14 May 25 No Apple support is notable – and there's a big price question.
JBL could soon launch Sonos-like multi-room speakers as Harman acquires Roon By Becky Scarrott published 28 November 23 The audiophile-grade music management, discovery and streaming platform service has been acquired by JBL's parent company.
Elipson's new compact streaming amp looks like a brick, but kicks like a horse By Carrie Marshall published 25 April 25 It may be small, but it's got serious power for audio streaming
Your Apple TV 4K gets a free upgrade to tvOS 26 today – here are 5 changes to try By Carrie Marshall published 15 September 25 Excellent upgrades you can try on your Apple TV today
Audio Pro adds WiiM to its wireless speakers to show up Sonos’ woes By Carrie Marshall published 24 October 24 Every one's a WiiM-er baby, that's the truth
Edifier’s mid-century retro wireless speaker is full of modern Hi-Res Audio and streaming features By Carrie Marshall published 17 June 24 It looks like it's been ripped from a 1950s convertible but behind those brilliant buttons there's a seriously modern speaker
This iOS 26 upgrade fixes one of the most irritating things about wireless CarPlay for AirPods owners By Leon Poultney published 9 October 25 Keep your music stream or hands-free calls private with this new iOS 26 feature.
Apple Music now has collaborative playlists, but it's still stuck behind Spotify By Becky Scarrott published 24 January 24 Here's how to share your own (or add to other people's) playlists in Apple Music – including emojis.
Love records, hate wires? This little black box lets you stream vinyl to your smart speakers By Becky Scarrott published 30 April 24 A2D2 Stream bridges the gap between your analogue turntable, CD player or tape deck and any smart speaker you own.
This super-cool music player is like an iPad and hi-res music streamer in one – and it works with Sonos and Bluetooth as well as wired speakers By Becca Caddy published 29 April 24 The Volumio Motivo is perfect for audiophiles and will play nice with all your wireless music options.
Apple Music's iOS 18 upgrade may include a curious Spatial Audio 'passthrough' feature By Carrie Marshall published 22 May 24 iOS 18 will bring more than just AI playlists to the Apple Music app, with smoother track transitions and a new 'passthrough' perk.
Watch Max with friends? One of its best features is now available to all ad-free subscribers By Jacob Krol published 25 July 24 Max is joining Disney Plus and rolling out wider support for Apple's SharePlay to let you sync up and watch content with friends over a FaceTime call – but you'll need an ad-free plan.
Audio Pro's huge new WiiM-powered wireless speaker range might be the biggest threat to Sonos I've seen so far - Update: Or maybe forget the WiiM part By Carrie Marshall published 4 September 25 From little cylinders to massive floorstanders, there's a speaker for everyone
I’ve tried CarPlay’s new iOS 26 makeover – here are my 5 favorite upgrades By Leon Poultney published 16 September 25 Apple’s iOS 26 update brings a refresh to CarPlay and after trying it, I’ve landed on my favorite aspects.
Home theater fans rejoice! The Apple TV 4K's next free update will give you a much-wanted option for elite audio systems By Carrie Marshall published 11 June 25 Apple's tvOS is getting an update that will enable audio passthrough
New LG TVs just got a free upgrade that makes it super-easy for multiple people to listen with headphones or hearing aids By Carrie Marshall published 22 July 25 Bluetooth Auracast enables easy listening for multiple people, without the hassle of pairing