The smart home speaker has witnessed an immense growth curve in emerging markets such as India. The novelty factor coupled with a vast array of functionality has made products such as Amazon Eco Dot and Google Home, yield a prominent place in the voice assistant market along these years. Banking on this growth curve is Apple’s updated HomePod speaker, which hopes to gain a piece of this action, though it’s brand reputation and unmatched quality.
The HomePod priced at ₹19,900 is no cheap option when it comes to pricing, but offers some unique features that defend its premium stature. The device now supports Indian English in Siri which adapts to its location to give that little hint of tailored customization. Users can access over 60 million songs with an effortless Apple’s user experience.
HomePod is wrapped in a seamless mesh fabric that is available in White and Space Grey that looks entirely phenomenal. The device also has a minimal footprint, coming in at just under 18cm which makes it compact to fit it wherever you desire. The speaker has a high-excursion woofer that is positioned on the top for a wide range of bass spread with a deeper tone than a traditional speaker. The six-microphone array system along with an internal bass-EQ grants quick response regardless of the room contours and your location. All this is powered by Apple’s A8 chip that promises great sound quality through its seven beamforming tweeters and an unmatched amplifier for tremendous directional control. Apart from the flawless music quality, it also fulfils requests and daily tasks of an intelligent assistant to get you through your jam-packed arduous day with exceptional ease.
