By Alexander Ke, Winnie Lien, Amanda, Alvin Lin
This September, Apple’s new colorful HomePod mini provides new features, software updates, and sound qualities that are more above its price which makes HomePod mini more competitive with Amazon and Google in the market (Haselton).
Compact Design with Big Sound
The peculiar traits of the music operated by the Apple S5 chip and with the use of computational audio, HomePed mini can provide high quality acoustics and performance in the compact design. Through the tuning models, HomePod mini can also enhance the ability of loudness, adjust the dynamic range, and make the active loudspeaker and passive radiators under control. To create deep bass and crisp high frequencies, a full-range driver, premium neodymium magnet, and pair of force-canceling passive radiators have been built in HomePod mini as well. The waveguide designed by Apple will directly produce the sound out of the bottom of HomePod mini and therefore create a surround audio effect so users can enjoy the sound permeated from every angle in the room. Its portable design is convenient for users to take, and no matter where HomePod mini is placed, users still can experience more immersive music or even play the music synchronously. With the built-in three-microphone array and a fourth inward-facing microphone, HomePod mini intensifies Siri’s ability of hearing any voice request.
HomePod Mini with Apple Music
HomePod mini is designed to provide Apple users convenience by pairing with Apple Music, Apple Podcast, Apple Music 1 Station, and also popular music platforms like KKBOX Taiwan. This service allows more users to enjoy music together with HomePod mini. As for Apple Music, it contains various types of music and classic collections categorized by world-class professionals, and people can find the Apple Music Voice Plan Playlist to see the exclusive collection of music streaming. In addition, there are more than 25,000 episodes of exclusive programs and other original content. With the introduced subscription plan, it is believed that HomePod mini will provide more people with a marvelous and hands-free experience of music listening by simply asking Siri.
What Else Can a Speaker Do?
It is noticeable that HomePod mini is a compact smart speaker. When you start to listen to music or podcasts or even take a phone call, you just need to take your iPhone near to HomePod mini, and then it will connect to it right away. If your iPhone is equipped with U1 chip, you can have more amazing experiences, such as sound flows, which can provide you with more vivid surroundings. Another important feature is personalized suggestions for iPhone users. When HomePod mini is not playing anything, it provides you with some suggestions on your phone if it is near. Thus, you can view it without the unlocking operation.
Your Smart Assistant
Later this year, multi-user voice recognition through Siri will be available in all regions where HomePod mini is available so everyone in the home can enjoy music curated specifically for them, access personal playlists, use Personal Requests, and more. “Apple believes that a combination of its Siri voice assistant and excellent sound quality will win the day - and there are a number of impressive things about this tiny speaker,” said Gareth Beavis. Siri can recognize the voices of up to six different household members, tailor music and podcasts to their preferences, and respond to personal requests, like reading their messages, reminders, notes, and calendar appointments, or making and answering phone calls. Siri can also automatically adjust the speaking volume on HomePod mini based on the room environment and volume of the user. Siri will also support diverse voice options for English speakers in the US, so users can choose the voice that speaks to them right from the start when they set up their device.
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