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

December2019
Dec 10 Apple Releases New 13.3 Software for HomePod
November2019
Nov 12 Hands-On With the HomePod's New Multi-User Detection and Ambient Sound Features
Nov 1 How to Play Ambient Sounds on HomePod
October2019
Oct 31 How to Delete Siri Audio History and Opt Out of Siri Audio Sharing on HomePod
Oct 30 Apple Releases Updated 13.2.1 Software for HomePod After 13.2 Update Bricked Some Devices
Oct 28 New 13.2 Update Bricking Some HomePods [Update Pulled by Apple]
Oct 28 Apple Releases New Software for HomePod Alongside iOS 13.2 With Handoff, Voice Detection for Different Family Members and Ambient Sounds
Oct 3 Deals Spotlight: Costco Discounts Apple's HomePod to $199.97 ($100 Off)
Oct 1 PSA: HomePod Supports Live Radio Requests, But Even UK Users Can't Stream Most BBC Stations
September2019
Sep 11 HomePod Gaining New 'Ambient Sounds' Siri Feature This Fall, Radio Station Support Launching September 30
August2019
Aug 23 HomePod Launches in Japan and Taiwan [Updated]
Aug 22 2019 iPhones Said to Have Improved Shatter Resistance, Multi-Angle Face ID That Works Flat on Tables
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