Announced during its "Hi, Speed" event, Apple showed off a new feature for iPhone, Apple Watch, iPad, HomePod, and HomePod mini called Intercom that allows you to easily communicate with your family.

Apple showed off a new Intercom feature during the introduction of the HomePod mini at its 13 October event. Now the Intercom feature has come to the older HomePod in the form of a software update.

Users will be able to connect with their apartment building's intercom system to talk to guests and buzz them in right from their phone. Originally hailing from Troy, Ohio, Ry Crist is a writer, a ...