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

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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"
Apple's HomePod is the jaw-dropping smart speaker you shouldn't buy

by Caleb Denison
February 13, 2018

 

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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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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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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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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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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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Apple HomePod vs Sonos One

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"

by Kashfia Kabir
March 5, 2018

 

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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"
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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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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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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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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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"
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"
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"
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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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"

by Matthew Panzarino
March 13, 2021

Article "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, Ian Sherr
March 13, 2021

 

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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"
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