Yesterday, Apple announced the M2 Pro, M2 Max, Mac mini, and MacBook Pro processorsAnd today, another new product, Apple announced today the second generation HomePod, and stated that it offers an unparalleled audio experience, improved Siri capabilities, and a smart and safe home experience, and made it available for order starting today, Wednesday, for $ 299. It will be available in stores and for customer delivery on Friday, February 3 in select countries. Learn about the specifications of the new HomePod speaker.
Design and specifications
◉ The second generation of HomePod features a design almost identical to the full-size HomePod, which was discontinued in March 2021, and is equipped with an edge-to-edge backlit touch surface, and an exterior covered in 100% recycled mesh cloth, Apple says.
◉ Featuring five 4-inch speakers, four microphones and an S7 chip.
◉ It also supports XNUMXD surround sound with Dolby Atmos technology.
◉ The new HomePod contains room sensing technology, adapting the sound in real time.
◉ It also has Siri integration and Matter standard support for HomeKit and other smart home accessories.
◉ It has fewer speakers and microphones compared to the original model, but we don't know how this affects sound quality or Siri.
◉ The new HomePod weighs 2.32 kilograms, compared to 2.49 kilograms for the first generation.
◉ Available in white and midnight.
Availability, compatibility and price
The new Home speaker will be available in the United States at $299, Australia, Canada, China, France, Germany, Italy, Japan, Spain, the United Kingdom and 11 other countries.
It is compatible with iPhone 8 and later, iPad Pro, fifth-generation iPad and later, third-generation iPad Air and later, and fifth-generation iPad mini and later running iOS 16.3 or iPadOS 16.3 or later.
“Leveraging our audio expertise and innovation, the new Home delivers deep, rich bass and a natural, clear, detailed midrange,” said Greg Joswiak, Apple's chief marketing officer. We are excited to bring the next generation of HomePods to customers around the world.”
The HomePod Mini has not been updated and is still available for $99.
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