Apple announces $299 HomePod 2 with Matter support, U1 chip

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Apple announces $299 HomePod 2 with Matter support, U1 chip
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Today, Apple announces the HomePod 2. With a $299 price point, this model delivers a similar experience to the original version.

the second generation of the HomePod. With a $299 price point, this model delivers a similar experience to the original version but with new tricks, such as Matter support and a U1 chip for Ultra Wideband technology.

“Leveraging our audio expertise and innovations, the new HomePod delivers rich, deep bass, natural mid-range, and clear, detailed highs,” said Greg Joswiak, Apple’s senior vice president of Worldwide Marketing. “With the popularity of HomePod mini, we’ve seen growing interest in even more powerful acoustics achievable in a larger HomePod. We’re thrilled to bring the next generation of HomePod to customers around the world.

Users can also create a stereo pair with two HomePod speakers in the same space. In addition to separating the left and proper channels, a stereo pair plays each channel in perfect harmony, creating a broader, more immersive soundstage than traditional stereo speakers for a truly standout listening experience.With the U1 chip, users can hand off whatever they’re playing on their iPhone — like a favorite song, podcast, or even a phone call — directly to a HomePod.

Find My on HomePod allows users to locate their Apple devices, like iPhones, by playing a sound on the misplaced device. Using Siri, users can also ask for the location of friends or loved ones who share their location via the app.

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