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

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Article "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, Sean Keane
January 18, 2023

 

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Article "Apple HomePod (2023) Review: Big, Spacious Sound Comes at a Price"
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
January 31, 2023

 

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Apple HomePod 2 review: I'm confused

Jan 31, 2023

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

 

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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"

by Romain Dillet
March 10, 2023