Apple has formalized the new HomePod, a smart speaker with top features. Here are all the details.
A brand new HomePod from Apple arrives on the market ready to challenge the flagship models of other manufacturers such as the Google Nest Audio and Amazon’s Echo Studio.
Apple’s new HomePod integrates Siri, the company’s voice assistant already available on all other products.
The first product of this series to arrive in European Countries was HomePod Mini. This smart speaker remains on the price list, it is the cheapest model and guarantees good performance also in the musical field.
The new HomePod replaces an old model. It is a premium smart speaker with truly excellent sound characteristics.
In particular, HomePod integrates a 4-inch high-excursion woofer, five horn tweeters in an array, and an internal microphone with low-frequency calibration for automatic bass correction. All these components are able to offer advanced computational audio capable of adjusting the sound in real-time and sensing the diffusion space. HomePod is compatible with Dolby Atmos spatial audio, the latest generation of multiroom audio with AirPlay, and can be paired with another device to offer stereo sound. 4 dedicated microphones allow you to invoke Siri even from a distance.
The new HomePod is cylindrical in shape and measures 168mm, is 142mm wide, and weighs 2.3kg. At the top it integrates a panel with touch controls and to set it up you need to use an iOS device. For operation, the device must be connected to the classic power outlet.
Compatibility with the various Apple services is ensured: in particular, in addition to AirPlay, the device is able to play music from Apple Music, through the personal iTunes library, Apple Podcasts, and News services.
HomePod, available in White and Midnight colors, can already be pre-ordered at the price of $349 and will be available from February 3rd.
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