This morning, Apple introduced expanded availability of the HomePod and HomePod mini, with orders beginning for the primary time in Malaysia and Thailand. The units will begin transport subsequent week, from Could 10.
That opens up the attain of HomePod mini and the ‘new’ HomePod (2nd technology) to a model new market of consumers.
The HomePod affords wealthy integration with Apple Music, offering a wise speaker expertise powered by Siri. And with Matter compatibility, HomePod could be a hub to your good house with HomeKit and the Residence app. The HomePod can be paired to an Apple TV to behave as your tv audio system.
The ‘new’ HomePod is the second-generation mannequin launched firstly of final 12 months, which was virtually an identical to the mannequin launched again in 2018. The HomePod mini was launched in November 2020. There aren’t any bodily adjustments or upgrades to talk of; it’s merely an enlargement into further geographic markets.
Nevertheless, the belated launch in these new areas maybe alerts that the shelf lifetime of the merchandise is way from over. If you’re ready for a brand new HomePod, you may be ready some time longer.
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