US technology giant Apple started the year 2023 fast by introducing new MacBook Pro models, M2 Pro and M2 Max processors and Mac mini yesterday. The giant company was not satisfied with these, and today it brought us another new product.
Apple introduced the new generation of its smart speaker, HomePod, with its announcement from its official site. The device came with two different color options and many remarkable new features. It is stated that the new smart speaker will go on sale in selected countries.
Introducing the second generation HomePod
When we look at the new HomePod, we see that Apple has not made many design changes and we are faced with a product with a similar appearance to the previous generation, which has been removed from the market. The backlit touchpad, ‘midnight’ and ‘white’ color options are other highlights. It is also emphasized that the midnight HomePod is made of 100% recycled knit fabric.
While the company says the device is equipped with innovations, it states that it has support for spatial audio tracks and will offer a groundbreaking listening experience. In addition, the four-inch woofer, four microphones, the S7 chip we saw in the Apple Watch Series 7, the U1 chip for ultra-wideband features and Siri integration are other remarkable features.
By leveraging ultra-wideband technology, Apple says users can stream everything from their iPhone to songs to phone calls to the HomePod. There are also important features in voice control. It is reported that the device can recognize up to six voices, so that each member of a household can use the speaker in their own way.
In addition, a new sensor in HomePod, which aims to take the smart home experience to the next level, can inform users by measuring temperature and humidity. In addition, HomePod can detect smoke and carbon monoxide alarms with its ‘Voice Recognition’ feature and send notifications to the user’s iPhone. It should be noted that this feature will be added with a software update in the spring.
The new smart speaker is 6.6 inches long, 5.6 inches wide and weighs 2.3 kg. Matter support, which enables smart home products to work across ecosystems, is another prominent feature of the device.
The price of the new HomePod
According to Apple, the second-generation HomePod will be available on February 3 in Australia, Canada, China, France, Germany, Italy, Japan, Spain, the United Kingdom, the United States and 11 other countries. This shows that the device will not come to our country. The price of the smart speaker is $299.
HomePod promotional video
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