Roku has announced that its Roku OS 9.4 update, due in phases over the coming months, it includes support for Apple AirPlay 2 and HomeKit on select 4K Roku devices including Roku Ultra and Streambar.
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Today, LG confirmed that its OLED and Super UHD TVs from 2018 now have Apple TV built in. 2018 TVs will also add support for AirPlay 2 and HomeKit later in the year, similarly to the 2019 models.
Bose introduced today a new portable home speaker as part of its family of smart speakers, with support for both Alexa and Google Assistant. It will be available to purchase on September 19 for $349.
LG has announced that TVs from its 2019 ThinQ AI line-up will gain support for Amazon Alexa in an upcoming update. The company also announced plans to bring AirPlay 2 and HomeKit support this year.
LG has said that it will begin selling several 2019 OLED and NanoCell TVs in certain markets this week. Those in South Korea and the U.S. get the devices first, then Europe, Asia, and South America.
Samsung announced today that its newest range of QLED TVs is available for purchase. It includes sizes from 43 to 82 inches, and they include support for Apple's iTunes and AirPlay 2.
At CES today, LG unveiled the first OLED TV that rolls up into a box, hiding away the empty black rectangle that's left when a TV is turned off. The TV includes Amazon's Alexa and AirPlay 2 support.
Sonos has officially announced its new soundbar, the Beam, which is 60% smaller than the company's Playbar and offers Alexa integration, AirPlay 2 support, and planned support for Google Assistant.
The latest update for iOS, version 11.4, is now available with support for multi-HomePod setups, AirPlay 2 for easier control over playback across different speakers, and Messages in iCloud.
