Apple HomePod, HomePod mini get Pandora integration

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For the first time, Apple allows the integration of a third-party music service with its HomePod and HomePod mini. The first app to get said support is Pandora, which, unfortunately, isn't available here. An update to Pandora's iOS app will let users connect it to the HomePod. With a few simple taps, they can give the app permission to work with the speaker. So, they can ask Siri to play stations from Pandora directly on the speaker. Before, AirPlay 2 was needed to send audio from the app to the HomePod. 

Now, users can even set Pandora as your default music service in the iOS Home app. Amazon Music was another app that Apple teased could work with the Apple smart speakers. So, that's something we might be able to take advantage of. Engadget writes that developers could integrate this feature into their apps. So, even with Spotify's history with Apple, there's a possibility Spotify can implement this feature.

Sony shuts down Customize My Plates plans to sell custom PS5 covers

The customized PS5 plates that Customize My Plates can't sell due to patent and intellectual property issues (Source: Customize My Plates)

You might have heard of the third-party customized PlayStation 5 coloured plates being sold online. We actually even wrote about them. But Sony is not allowing the company to continue with its plans. The company even had to change its name from PlateStation to Customize My Plates. The company wrote a tweet on October 30 that it'll cancel all orders and processing refunds over the weekend. Once it's done, those who pre-order the plates will receive an email.

Customize My Plates isn't pushing through with the accessory to avoid ending up with court against the tech company. The brand is pivoting to offering vinyl skins instead.

Source: Engadget

New report corroborates rumours that the next Samsung flagship will launch earlier

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A new report from South Korea corroborates claims that Samsung will launch the Galaxy S21/Galaxy S30 earlier than usual. According to Maeil Business, the next Samsung flagship will debut a full month earlier than usual and will be available by the end of January. (The S20 was launched on February 11 with a March release date.)

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Apple promises "One more thing." on Nov. 10 streaming event

Apple is reaching deep into its folklore and invoking founder Steve Jobs' iconic "One more thing." line for the invitation of their November 10 Apple Event. One more thing is not to be taken lightly, it is the mic-drop statement used by Jobs during various events to introduce revolutionary new products. Past one more things include such blockbuster products as Airport wireless hub, PowerBooks, iPod and iPod Touch, and, most recently, the iPhone X received the One more thing treatment by Apple CEO Tim Cook. 

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