HomePod Mini Launching in Additional Countries in June
Apple today announced that the HomePod mini will be launching in additional countries in June, including Austria, New Zealand, and Ireland.
Pricing is set at €99 in Austria and Ireland, and $159 in New Zealand, with the usual space gray and white color options.
HomePod mini first launched in October 2020 in the United States, Australia, Canada, France, Germany, Hong Kong, India, Japan, Spain, and the UK, with availability expanded to China, Mexico, and Taiwan later in the year.
Last month, Apple announced that the full-size HomePod will be discontinued when supplies run out, with the company placing its focus on the HomePod mini. The smaller version of the HomePod received positive reviews upon its launch, with many people praising the speaker's impressive sound quality relative to its price tag and size. However, critics believe that Siri still lags behind other assistants like Alexa and Google Assistant.
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Top Rated Comments
With Apple its all about the brand and reputation, and as you've pointed out, trust.
I see the original HomePod as something of a good buy 2nd hand now that people are assuming the worst about it.
can’t wait!
Works just fine which asks the question - why did Apple wait until now?
I've been living in NZ for several years now, my family (wife and kids) are all Kiwis, but I still can't tell the difference between an Aussie and Kiwi accent. ;)
Is Apple claiming that Siri can? :)