"Smaller Size" Apple Unveils 'HomePod Mini' Before iPhone 12... Price $99
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[Asia Economy Reporter Seulgina Jo] Apple unveiled the AI smart speaker 'HomePod mini' that can be linked with the new iPhone just before introducing the 'iPhone 12' at the event unveiling the new iPhone. It is characterized by being reduced to about half the size of its predecessor (HomePod) and lowering the price burden. The integration with the AI voice assistant Siri has become stronger.
On the 13th (local time), Apple held a new product launch event via online streaming and announced the first 5G smartphone, the iPhone 12 series, and the new AI speaker HomePod mini. Apple CEO Tim Cook introduced the HomePod mini first, saying, "We are launching a new smart speaker."
The HomePod mini is a new product following the smart speaker HomePod released in 2018. Its size was reduced to 3.3 inches, half that of the HomePod. The top of the circular-shaped speaker is equipped with an LED light. The price was also set much lower at $99 compared to the previous HomePod priced at $299.
In particular, the HomePod mini is equipped with an Apple Watch chip and integrates with Siri. It optimizes sound with 'computational audio' capable of controlling up to 180 times per second and is also equipped with a 'passive radiator' that filters and amplifies mid-low frequency bands. Stereo playback is possible by linking two HomePod minis. It integrates with Apple Home smart home automation and can recognize different voices of household members.
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The connectivity with the iPhone has also been enhanced. Through a new feature called Intercom, HomePods in different rooms can send voice messages to an iPhone or other HomePods. The colors are white and space gray. Sales will begin on the 16th of next month in major countries such as the United States, the United Kingdom, and Canada. The domestic release has not been announced. CEO Cook said, "We want to bring this experience to more people."
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