If you want the new HomePod smart speaker from Apple and absolutely insist on getting the Midnight version, then you will have to wait a while.
— the company's latest attempt at breaking into the home smart speaker market after the predecessor more or less failed to achieve that. It seems, however, that Apple was not ready for this release, as the new HomePod is already delayed in most major markets.
The 2023 HomePod comes in two color variants — Midnight and White. Usually, darker color options are more popular with customers, so it is not that big of a surprise that when you open Apple's website the Midnight version says it would take between 3 and 4 weeks to get it delivered to your door. The White HomePod, on the other hand, for now, has no delays in the United States.
As you might suspect, however, the situation starts to degrade more once we take a look at the European market. In the United Kingdom, for example, those who want to purchase the Midnight variant would have to wait 5-6 weeks! Thankfully, there is no delay for the other color option here neither. The same cannot be said about Germany, though, as buyers there will be waiting for more than a month to get their new HomePod.
The new HomePod comes at $299, which is a drop compared to the launch price of its predecessor which came in at $349. The main upgrades that come with the 2023 Apple HomePod have to do with its smart home features, such as sensors for temperature and humidity, as well as the integration of smoke and carbon monoxide alarms.
Besides the already mentioned features, new is also support for Spatial Audio and the S7 chipset, the latter of which is found in the. What's more, you can now pair up two HomePod 2 smart speakers together for better soundscape and stereo experience — this is perfect if you want to watch a movie and upgrade to a better audio experience than what most TVs can offer on their own.
Australia Latest News, Australia Headlines
Similar News:You can also read news stories similar to this one that we have collected from other news sources.
Apple may have scrapped plans for a new HomePod mini | EngadgetBloomberg reporter Mark Gurman says he believes Apple is not “actively working” on a new HomePod mini..
Read more »
Apple HomePod Mini temperature sensor finally activated | Digital TrendsWhile the newly announced HomePod is stealing all the spotlight, Apple’s existing HomePod Mini just received a significant new update.
Read more »
tvOS 16.3 brings these features to Apple TV and HomePodOS 16.3 is now available alongside updates to the iPhone, iPad, Mac, and Apple Watch. Here are the new features for HomePod and Apple TV.
Read more »
If you want to use a security key with your Apple account, you’ll need two keysApple just rolled out security key support for Apple IDs.
Read more »
Apple's iOS 16.3 update is out with iPhone 14 bug fixes, HomePod 2 support, and security keysIf you're having iPhone 14 Pro Max screen troubles, want to pick up the second-gen HomePod, or are worried about your Apple ID security, iOS 16.3 has you covered starting today.
Read more »
Midnight Suns' Deadpool Gameplay Trailer Showcases Stabbing & SwearingFiraxis Games released a detailed gameplay showcase for Deadpool, who is coming to Midnight Suns quite soon.
Read more »