Apple’s new HomePod speaker is finally available to order. The $349 device went on sale this morning in the US, Australia, and UK, and will ship to customers on February 9th. The HomePod is Apple’s answer to the Amazon Echo and Google Home, and will compete with those devices in the burgeoning smart speaker market. homepod homepod homepod apple carepanzarinotechcrunch
The device is a small, cylindrical speaker that’s covered in mesh fabric. homepod homepod homepod apple carepanzarinotechcrunch
Apple’s HomePod speaker is finally available to purchase after being delayed from its original December release date. The $349 smart speaker is Apple’s answer to the Amazon Echo and Google Home, and it comes with some features that those devices don’t have. For example, the HomePod is equipped with Apple’s Siri assistant and can play music from Apple Music. It also has touch controls on the top of the device to adjust the volume. The HomePod is available in white or space gray.
Apple’s Homepod is a little different from the other smart speakers on the market. It’s more expensive, it’s designed to work with Apple’s ecosystem of products, and it has some unique features that set it apart from the competition. But is it worth the extra money? We break down everything you need to know about Apple’s Homepod.
