Siri Speaker

Apple's upcoming Siri-based speaker.

By MacRumors Staff
Siri Speaker

At a Glance

  • HomePod is Apple's answer to the Amazon Echo, but with more of a focus on music and sound quality. HomePod includes impressive sound and also supports Siri commands.

Features

  • Superior sound and microphone technology
  • Siri integration
  • Apple designed woofer
  • 7 tweeters
  • 7-inch mesh body
  • Spatial recognition
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HomePod - Apple's Siri Speaker

Apple's much-rumored Siri-based speaker, HomePod, was unveiled at the 2017 Worldwide Developers Conference on June 5. HomePod is Apple's answer to the Amazon Echo and the Google Home, but Apple's speaker is unique because of its focus on superior sound quality.

While Siri is baked into HomePod for answering queries, accessing Apple Music, and controlling HomeKit devices, it's not the sole feature the product is built on. HomePod has a lot more to offer. For full details on Apple's speaker, make sure to check out our dedicated HomePod roundup.

Siri Speaker Timeline

August2019
Aug 16 HomePod Launching in Japan and Taiwan on August 23, Pre-Orders Available Now
Aug 8 Apple's HomePod Estimated to Have Just 5% of Smart Speaker Market Share in U.S.
July2019
Jul 12 Amazon Reportedly Developing Echo With Better Sound Quality to Rival Apple HomePod and Other Speakers
Jul 10 HomePod Launching in Japan and Taiwan This Summer
Jul 1 iOS 13 Siri Live Radio Feature Already Working for Some HomePod and iPhone Users in Germany
June2019
Jun 28 Deals Spotlight: Get the HomePod for Just $200 at Target ($100 Off)
Jun 3 HomePod Gaining Handoff Support, AirPods Get Audio Sharing Feature
May2019
May 1 How to Turn Off 'Hey Siri' on HomePod
April2019
Apr 4 Apple Drops HomePod Price to $299, Down From $349
March2019
Mar 25 Apple Releases New 12.2 Software for the HomePod
February2019
Feb 19 HomePod Estimated to Have Just 4% Market Share Worldwide Despite 45% Sales Growth Last Quarter
Feb 16 Apple Hires Ex-Microsoft Exec to Revamp Smart Home Business
Feb 13 Apple Tweaks British and Australian Speaking Voices for Siri on HomePod
Feb 7 Future HomePod Could Feature 3D Hand Gestures and Face ID
Feb 5 HomePod Struggling to Gain Market Share Alongside Cheaper Amazon Echo and Google Home Speakers
Feb 1 Gruber: Apple TV is Sold at Cost, HomePod at Slight Loss
January2019
Jan 22 Apple Releases Updated HomePod Software With Bug Fixes
Jan 17 HomePod Now Available for Purchase in China and Hong Kong
Jan 14 HomePod Now Counts Toward Apple Music Device Streaming Limits for Single Memberships, Apple Encouraging Family Upgrades
Jan 13 HomePod Launching in China and Hong Kong on January 18