Apple HomePod music smart column with support for Siri

At the presentation of Apple WWDC17 was presented a completely new product – home music column HomePad. The device is marketed primarily as a device for listening to music and then like a smart column for everyday tasks. HomePod is really equipped with a voice assistant, the adaptation of which was engaged in a team Siri. By the way, the activation of the column and the assistant occurs the familiar phrase “Hey, Siri!”.

On the software part was said quite a bit: the column and hears the voice of a man and clearly understands the team even with the context request. You can tell the column what you like this tune, and it will remember your choice. Recognized and other teams associated with finding information online and not only – obviously, we have before us a full-fledged competitor to Google Home, and Amazon Echo.

The height of the HomePad is 7 inches less than the iPad Mini. Under cover hidden seven of downward drivers and powerful subwoofer brand to create a clear bass without distortion. Six microphones pick up the voice of a man and is able to convey an individual voice, allowing the announced voice recognition and definition of the personality of the speaker. For the processing of all information meets chip Apple A8. HomePod scans the area and adjusts the sound for a specific situation, creating a surround sound effect. If one room set for two working speakers, they sinhroniziruete mode and ensure a powerful and harmonious sound.

Music is streaming from the Apple Music service. All data transferred column, encrypted and completely private. HomePod works with HomeKit, you can, for example, to turn on and off the light in the room, control of heating and appliances. HomePod will be available in the US, England and Australia in December this year at a price of $349 in grey and white.

Source: 4pda.ru