On Tuesday Apple has sent out the long-awaited invitations to its second fall conference. It will take place next Tuesday at 19:00 PM local time at the Steve Jobs Theater. One of the products that should premiere on Tuesday is HomeUnder mini – a cheaper version of a smart speaker HomeUnder the introduction in June 2017. In the following lines, we will therefore summarize together what we already know about it and therefore what we expect from it overall.
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Appearance
Although it is about HomeOn the floor mini We know very little about it, and it is expected that it will look like a scaled-down copy of the classic HomePodu. In other words, this means that we will get our hands on a small cylindrical speaker with rounded edges covered with a flexible mesh with a bottom silicone foot in the color of its surface. Apple he will almost not have it 100% take risks even in terms of color variant, as it is possible that it will expand the functions of the current version HomeWe therefore expect a classic black and white color scheme variantu. As for dimensions, the new product should be just over eight centimeters tall, so it will rank alongside the smallest smart speakers on the market from Google or Amazonu.
Sound
With regard to miniature dimensions cannot be expected to be Apple capable of HomeOn the floor mini get the same quality sound as from a classic HomePodu. On the other hand, we do not expect the sound of the new product to be bad. Since it is HomeGenerally speaking, sound is one of the most emphasized things, and in our opinion, it is very likely that you have put Apple at the model mini depends, which makes the new product an absolute leader in its price and size category. Features such as sound playback based on the shape of the room and the arrangement of furniture in it, which the original version boasts HomeBut, you can't just wait for her.
Compatibility with other electronics is also closely related to sound. Original version HomeThe pod is only usable with Apple devices through AirPlay, for what you deserve Apple earned a wave of criticism from his fans. We therefore expect its second smart speaker to get full Bluetooth support, making it compatible with Android phones and other compatible electronics. You could even do that Apple open the door to a lot of users who might have been limited by the platform they were using.
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Function
Because it Apple needs to establish itself in the smart assistant market, which is becoming increasingly strong, it is absolutely clear that in terms of functionality it will HomeThe pod is primarily focused on Siri and Smart HomeAll of its smart features will most likely be on par with the original. HomeI agree that it is Apple will be able to gradually expand with software updates. The z processor should take care of the computing power in the product Apple Watch Series 4 and 5, thanks to which there should be no problem even with mastering more complex tasks - but of course it will depend on whether he can cope with them Siri as such, because it will give a face to the speaker's functions in a way. If it is unable to fulfill something, it will clearly detract from the speaker's quality.
Price and availability
Price HomeOn the floor mini could be a pleasant surprise for many of you. According to today's leak, it is supposed to be priced at $99 in the US, which could correspond to 2 crowns in the Czech Republic. For $690, Apple also sells the new Solo Loop k Apple Watch, which costs 2 crowns in the Czech Republic. That is why we expect the same or minialmost a very similar conversion. If you are interested in availability, it will not be so pleasing. Although the performance is expected to be next week on Keynote, the speakers are not expected to hit store shelves until around mid-November – more than a month from now.
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