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Wiim has confirmed that its flagship network music player, the Wiim Ultra, will never support Apple AirPlay. This news comes as a disappointment to many, especially those who had purchased the device under the assumption that AirPlay support would be added via a firmware update. The lack of AirPlay support means that iPhone users cannot stream Apple Music to the Wiim Ultra losslessly at CD quality, as Bluetooth streaming only supports lower-quality codecs. Wiim is encouraging customers to use alternative streaming methods, but the absence of AirPlay remains a significant limitation for Apple Music fans.

The new Wiim Ultra network music streamer initially launched without support for Apple AirPlay, creating confusion among reviewers and potential buyers. Wiim has since clarified that AirPlay compatibility is coming via a software update, but the lack of clear communication from the outset raises concerns.

The age-old conflict between Apple and Android users when it comes to casting content to a TV is about to end. Hotel TVs are starting to embrace both AirPlay and Google Cast, but the real game-changer is Matter Casting, a universal casting standard that promises seamless compatibility across devices.

Apple may be planning to release a new version of its popular Beats Pill portable speaker after a teaser featuring Lakers star LeBron James was posted online. The speaker, which was spotted in James’s hand, appears to have a lanyard attachment not seen on previous models. The original Beats Pill launched in 2012, with the Beats Pill+ debuting in 2015. Apple discontinued the Beats Pill+ in January 2022 without announcing a replacement. In 2018, there were reports that Apple was planning an AirPlay-enabled Beats smart speaker priced at $199, but this product hasn’t materialized yet.