In addition to preparing to announce the nameiPhone 9 (previously rumored to be iPhone SE 2)The company is also expected to release a new 13.3-inch MacBook Pro (or 13.3-inch MacBook Air) at the same time.HomePod at an affordable price.
In fact, there have been many rumors in the past that Apple plans to launch a HomePod with an affordable price to meet users' additional usage needs, just like each smart speaker manufacturer provides a small-sized version so that users can place it in more rooms and interact with the original main smart speaker.
On the other hand, HomePod, with its affordable price, is expected to tap into more smart home application needs and attract market purchases through its more affordable price.
As for functional design, it is expected that the affordable HomePod will still integrate the Siri digital assistant service and support the HomeKit standard for connecting networked devices and home appliances. However, there may be some compromises in sound quality and radio performance. For example, the original 7 sets of built-in high-frequency speakers may be reduced to 2 sets, and the expected radio distance may also be slightly shortened.
However, the basic interactive functions should not be much different from the previously launched HomePod, and it is even expected to include functions such as simultaneous linkage or specifying specific devices to play sounds.
However, due to the recent impact of the novel coronavirus epidemic, it is still unclear whether Apple will unveil new products in the form of online updates, similar to last year's spring conference, or continue to introduce them in the form of a large-scale conference.
