HomePod, Siri-based smart speaker, Apple Inc., Cupertino, California, USA

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Developer - Apple Inc. (https://pr.ai/showthread.php?2182)

Home page - apple.com/homepod (https://www.apple.com/homepod)

homepods.com (http://www.homepods.com)

HomePod (https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/HomePod) on Wikipedia

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Article "Apple's Siri speaker could debut at WWDC (https://www.cnet.com/news/apples-siri-smart-speaker-wwdc-could-take-on-amazon-echo-google-home)"
The battle for living room AI assistants heats up, with Apple purportedly joining Amazon, Google and others next month.

by Dan Ackerman
May 1, 2017

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Article "Apple’s Siri speaker could be announced at WWDC in June (https://www.theverge.com/2017/5/1/15501496/apple-siri-speaker-wwdc-june-announcement)"
The device will reportedly be more expensive and more powerful than the Amazon Echo

by James Vincent
May 1, 2017

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Article "Apple's Siri speaker could be the 'one more thing' at WWDC (https://www.engadget.com/2017/05/01/apple-siri-speaker-said-due-in-june)"
It promises to sound better than the Amazon Echo for a higher price.

by Jon Fingas
May 1, 2017

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https://youtu.be/eQyGC-nflM0

Top 5 features a Siri-powered speaker needs

Published on May 30, 2017


Apple is reportedly working on an Amazon Echo competitor. Here's what it would need to be a success.

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Press-release
"HomePod reinvents music in the home (https://www.apple.com/newsroom/2017/06/homepod-reinvents-music-in-the-home)"

June 5, 2017

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https://youtu.be/gjhPgOQp54U

Apple HomePod first look

Published on Jun 6, 2017


Apple has officially announced the HomePod speaker yesterday, which the company claims will reinvent music in homes like the iPod did for music on the go.

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https://youtu.be/Ta0RGKrjkM4

What we don't know about the Apple HomePod

Published on Jun 7, 2017


Apple TV support? Bluetooth? These are the five burning questions we have about the HomePod.

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https://youtu.be/JGzpuYkF-CQ

iPod to HomePod: why music is important to Apple's brand

Published on Jun 7, 2017


The new HomePod is a speaker first and foremost, and it's part of a long tradition of music focused Apple products.

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Article "Apple's HomePod is not artificial intelligence — but it is a great speaker (https://www.businessinsider.com/apple-homepod-artificial-intelligence-2017-6)"

by Kif Leswing (https://www.linkedin.com/in/kifleswing)
June 18, 2017

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https://youtu.be/7-BbUHbfzJo

Apple HomePod will be missing multi-room and stereo functions at Feb. 9 launch

Published on Jan 23, 2018


The smart speaker gets a release date after initial delays. Preorders begin Friday, but the HomePod won't come with every feature at launch.

"Apple HomePod coming on Feb. 9, preorders open on Friday (https://www.cnet.com/news/apple-homepod-coming-on-9-february-preorders-open-on-friday)"
The smart speaker, originally expected to launch last month, will compete against Amazon's and Google's counterparts, which have a significant head start.

by Sarah Mcdermott, Ben Fox Rubin, Alfred Ng

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https://youtu.be/JyURxxVZ_6o

Apple HomePod pre-orders open today; is it worth $350?

Published on Jan 26, 2018


If you’ve been waiting and waiting for Apple’s entry into the smart home speaker race, today’s the big day to at least pre-order the new device. That’s right, it’s January 26th, and if you get in line today, you’ll likely receive one of the first Apple HomePod speakers by around February 9th. We were able to play around with one for about an hour to get some early impressions, and so far, so good. First off: It does sound pretty amazing.

The HomePod features a central woofer and seven high-frequency drivers, and it seemed like wherever we were in the room, sound quality was very good – and quite loud. The HomePod’s built-in microphones sniff out your room’s acoustics and set up the sound accordingly, and it does a solid job of it. Speaking of setup, it was a breeze, as you’d likely expect from an Apple device. It also looks pretty good: Stylish but also low-profile, and it comes in two colors – so far.

One music note: Siri will only control Apple Music by voice, not Spotify or Pandora and so on, but you can route those streaming tunes to the HomePod from your iPhone if need be. Siri worked as expected, although we had to ask twice a few times when the music was loud. And of course it works great with HomeKit-capable smart home toys. So is it perfect? Not quite. Check out our hands-on review and then decide if you want to drop $350 on it.

"Apple HomePod preview: Our first take (https://www.digitaltrends.com/smart-home-reviews/apple-homepod-review)"
Apple’s HomePod delivers on brilliant sound, but Siri still has room to grow

by Julian Chokkattu
January 25, 2018

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https://youtu.be/VM5Tzx4AGrk

Apple HomePod first look

Published on Jan 26, 2018


Apple’s HomePod will arrive in just a few weeks, and we just spent an hour listening to what it’s capable of.

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https://youtu.be/it4AYW6F41Q

CNET's Apple HomePod review

Published on Feb 6, 2018


The $349 Apple HomePod speaker sounds great and controls your smart home.

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https://youtu.be/jQF5Q3773uk

Apple HomePod review

Published on Feb 6, 2018


The HomePod is Apple’s answer to the Amazon Echo, the Google Home, the Sonos One, and every other smart speaker out there with a voice assistant built-in. It’s a $349 speaker with Siri built-in — the basic idea is pretty simple. It comes in two colors, it’s covered in a spongy fabric with a touch display at the top, and it’s surprisingly heavy. The HomePod will be released February 9th.

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https://youtu.be/gGrA5TMSl0o

Apple HomePod live Q&A

Streamed live on Feb 8, 2018


It's couch time as we take your questions about the new Apple HomePod. Our very own Gareth Beavis has been testing it and with the help of Andrew London and yourselves, will deep dive into exactly what he makes of Apple's first smart speaker.

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https://youtu.be/ykpKqZ-4PgU

Apple HomePod Q&A with Megan Wollerton

Published on Feb 9, 2018


Megan answers some viewer questions about the $349 Apple Homepod.

"Apple HomePod review:
Great sound, but it's trapped in Apple's world (https://www.cnet.com/products/apple-homepod)"

by Megan Wollerton
February 6, 2018

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Article "Apple put together three short videos to explain how to use your new HomePod (https://www.theverge.com/2018/2/11/17001870/apple-homepod-tutorials-youtube-videos-watch)"
Voice and touch controls, and settings

by Andrew Liptak
February 11, 2018

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https://youtu.be/FeJfk8lxfxE

Tech Talk: Apple's home speaker, HomePod, arrives

Published on Feb 12, 2018

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https://youtu.be/onWUf1bbhC0

Apple HomePod - unboxing

Published on Feb 12, 2018


Apple's long awaited HomePod smart speaker is here! Packed with some surprising sound quality and a lot of audio processing tech, the HomePod brings Siri into your smarthome ecosystem. HomePod can control Apple HomeKit enabled smart devices like lights, outlets and thermostats.

Watch the unboxing experience and our first impressions of Apple's HomePod. A full review is coming very soon.

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https://youtu.be/y5b_tT4C4iQ

Apple HomePod - Hands on review

Published on Feb 14, 2018


We have our hands on the the highly anticipated Apple HomePod, Apple's first entry into the smart speaker universe. So, is this $350 speaker a worthy rival to the ecosystems of Amazon's Echo or Google Home?

Apple engineered the HomePod to deliver full and rich sound. It's certainly a high quality speaker above all else, broadcasting music in every direction with beam forming technology. The 4" long excursion woofer delivers deep bass and eight tweeters produce precise highs.

Siri is at the heart of the HomePod, and it's a seamless smarthome experience using the voice assistant.

"Apple HomePod review (https://www.digitaltrends.com/smart-home-reviews/apple-homepod-review)"
Apple's HomePod is the jaw-dropping smart speaker you shouldn't buy

by Caleb Denison
February 13, 2018

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https://youtu.be/upzuPLaO6w4

HomePod review: my first week with Apple's Siri speaker

Published on Feb 14, 2018


Brian Tong digs into the nuances of the Apple HomePod, which sounds great -- but there's more to a smart speaker than just sound.

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https://youtu.be/-CmaxFMIHBM

Your HomePod might need an iCoaster

Published on Feb 14, 2018


Certain oiled or waxed surfaces could clash with the HomePod's silicone base and leave an ugly ring on your furniture.

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https://youtu.be/mpjREfvZiDs

Apple HomePod review: the dumbest smart speaker?

Published on Feb 16, 2018


Apple HomePod. It's somehow the best and the worst.

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https://youtu.be/ZABBsla6dtA

How to get the most from HomePod — Apple Support

Published on Feb 16, 2018


HomePod can assist you with tasks around the house. Here's a look at a few of its features.

Video Contents
0:11 Apple Music and HomePod
0:30 Apple Podcasts and HomePod
0:34 Control HomePod from your iPhone
0:52 Use HomePod as a Speakerphone
1:17 Siri on HomePod
1:28 Use Siri for Personal Requests on HomePod
1:53 Stop Timers and Music Playback on HomePod
2:44 Smart Home Accessories and HomePod

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https://youtu.be/YhF9GXsXEKs

Apple HomePod issues we want fixed now

Published on Feb 19, 2018


Apple's speaker sounds great, but it could be better with some tweaks.

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https://youtu.be/3tTdoC2ls-I

Apple HomePod vs Sonos One (https://pr.ai/showthread.php?t=17458)

Published on Mar 1, 2018


Apple's HomePod launched long after Sonos, Amazon, and others put out smart speakers, and the result is a product that emphasizes superb sound over Siri. So how does it compare to the Sonos One, which does multi-room audio and works with Amazon's Alexa? Senior Editor Lauren Goode compares the two in the latest episode of Versus.

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Article "31 Apple HomePod tips, tricks and features (https://www.whathifi.com/advice/31-apple-homepod-tips-tricks-and-features)"

by Kashfia Kabir
March 5, 2018

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https://youtu.be/lJzRbTEeRMo

Cracking open the Apple HomePod

Published on Apr 10, 2018


Tech Republic's Bill Detwiler and Jason Hiner crack open the Apple HomePod to find out what's inside.

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Article "HomePod Mini is here, and Apple's new smart speaker is $99 (https://www.cnet.com/news/apples-iphone-12-mini-is-a-smaller-cheaper-version-of-flagship-phone)"
The new model hits a lower price, putting the new HomePod in the same range as smaller smart speakers from Google and Amazon.

by Laura Hautala, Rich Brown
October 13, 2020

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https://youtu.be/VF-WANzs624

HomePod Mini! Watch Apple's full presentation here

Oct 13, 2020


At Apple's October 2020 event, Apple introduced its new smart speaker, the HomePod Mini.

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https://youtu.be/cPakvOuwg48

HomePod Mini! Watch Apple's full presentation here

Oct 13, 2020


At Apple's October 2020 event, Apple introduced its new smart speaker, the HomePod Mini.

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https://youtu.be/QDJe0jX2tmg

Apple's Homepod Mini in under 4 minutes

Oct 13, 2020


Apple's new Homepod Mini is a smaller version of the company's smart speaker.

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https://youtu.be/Z7wCbezW0wI

HomePod Mini impressions: A $99 sphere of Apple goodness

Oct 13, 2020


Here are our thoughts so far on Apple’s Homepod Mini, the more-affordable smart speaker. Apple’s new speaker aims to bring high-end sound quality and Siri-enabled smarts to a smaller and more affordable package. The $99 HomePod Mini will go on sale in November in two colors. It’ll connect to your iPhone, iPad and even CarPlay in interesting ways.

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Article "The HomePod Mini fail: How Apple got almost everything wrong (https://www.zdnet.com/article/the-homepod-mini-fail-how-apple-got-almost-everything-wrong)"
If Apple wants me to replace all of my speakers, it needs to offer a complete entertainment system package, not just a connected speaker for listening to music. Apple TV, where are you?

by Jason Perlow
October 14, 2020

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Article "Apple's HomePod Mini bursts with new features. Here's how you'll use them (https://www.cnet.com/how-to/apples-homepod-mini-bursts-with-new-features-heres-how-youll-use-them-soon)"
Apple's new smart speaker may be small, but these new changes are huge.

by Dale Smith
October 18, 2020

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Article "Apple HomePod Mini review: This $99 Siri smart speaker will sell like hotcakes (https://www.cnet.com/news/apple-homepod-mini-review-this-99-dollar-siri-smart-speaker-will-sell-like-hotcakes)"
At $99, the HomePod Mini is Apple's most affordable smart home speaker. It's worth a look, especially if you're already invested in Apple's ecosystem.

by Molly Price
November 12, 2020

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https://youtu.be/mcX01rnBpjg

Apple HomePod mini review | Finally, the smart speaker Apple needs

Nov 21, 2020


The HomePod mini is the smart speaker that Apple should have released first. Sure, it’s not as smart or as powerful as some of the other smart speakers out there, but it doesn’t need to be because its computational audio, subtle design, and HomeKit home hub functionality make it a logical choice for many more Apple users this time around.

0:00 - Intro
0:41 - Design
1:45 - Audio Quality
2:42 - Computational Audio
3:37 - HomeKit Home Hub
3:58 - Proximity Controls
4:21 - Intercom
4:34 - Smart Home Control with Siri
5:14 - Should You Buy It?

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Article "Apple discontinues original HomePod, will focus on mini (https://techcrunch.com/2021/03/12/apple-discontinues-original-homepod-will-focus-on-mini)"

by Matthew Panzarino (https://www.linkedin.com/in/matthewpanzarino)
March 13, 2021

Article "Apple kills off original HomePod, will focus on $99 HomePod Mini (https://www.cnet.com/news/apple-kills-off-original-homepod-will-focus-on-99-homepod-mini)"
The company says it will keep providing existing HomePods with software updates and support through Apple Care.

by Corinne Reichert (https://www.linkedin.com/in/corinne-reichert-67307863), Ian Sherr (https://www.linkedin.com/in/iansherr)
March 13, 2021

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https://youtu.be/861Dt8Fy0IA

HomePod mini, now in color

Oct 18, 2021


HomePod mini now in three bold new colors — orange, yellow, and blue. It delivers room-filling sound. It’s an intelligent assistant. And it helps control your smart home. All while keeping things private and secure. You’ve never heard color like this. New colors available in November.

"Apple introduces HomePod mini in new bold and expressive colors (https://www.apple.com/newsroom/2021/10/apple-introduces-homepod-mini-in-new-bold-and-expressive-colors)"
HomePod mini delivers impressive sound, works seamlessly with iPhone, features the intelligence of Siri, and is the foundation for any smart home

October 18, 2021

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Article "Apple HomePod Speaker Upgrades Sound, Siri Smarts for $299 (https://www.cnet.com/tech/home-entertainment/apple-homepod-speaker-upgrades-sound-siri-smarts-for-299)"
The new full-size smart speaker can sense room temperature and listen for smoke alarms.

by Ty Peburndley (https://www.linkedin.com/in/ty-pendlebury-09691138), Sean Keane (https://www.linkedin.com/in/sean-keane-857b4b54)
January 18, 2023

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Article "Apple HomePod (2023) Review: Big, Spacious Sound Comes at a Price (https://www.cnet.com/tech/home-entertainment/apple-homepod-2-review)"
In our hands-on test the new HomePod sounded great, but the $299 price tag limits its appeal to Apple fans with sizeable budgets.

by Ty Pendlebury (https://www.linkedin.com/in/ty-pendlebury-09691138)
January 31, 2023

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https://youtu.be/gvqZCMGjh3s

Apple HomePod 2 review: I'm confused

Jan 31, 2023


The second generation HomePod is really good. And really bad.

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https://youtu.be/G0SnMObxGiU

Apple HomePod review (2nd gen): A smarter smart speaker

Jan 31, 2023


Thanks to the work Apple has put in over the last five years, the second-gen HomePod is a much better smart speaker than its predecessor. The company has once again delivered stellar sound quality, though it can over emphasize vocals and dialog at times. However, expanded smart home tools and more room to grow shows Apple has learned from its stumbling first attempt.

Pros:
Great sound quality
Expanded smart home abilities
Siri responds quickly
Clean design
Lower price

Cons:
Audio over-emphasizes voice at times
The best sound requires two units
Sound Recognition is still in the works
No Bluetooth streaming or audio inputs

Engadget Score: 84

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Article "Apple could reportedly release a HomePod with a display (https://techcrunch.com/2023/03/10/apple-could-reportedly-release-a-homepod-with-a-display)"

by Romain Dillet (https://www.linkedin.com/in/romaindillet)
March 10, 2023