apple 's HomePod , set to ship to the US , UK and Australia early next year , represents a " huge missed opportunity " , according to anonymous insiders . The HomePod has extremely limited capabilities compared to rival apps like Amazon 's mobile , or Google 's Home . Instead , it will be able to play music from apple 's streaming service and control its own smart ##phone , as well as send messages to customers . While the lack of functionality is disappointing , the sound quality has drawn praise from some quarters .
Apple's HomePod, set to ship to the US, UK and Australia early next year, represents a "huge missed opportunity", according to anonymous insiders. The HomePod has extremely limited capabilities compared to rival products like Amazon's Echo, or Google's Home. Instead, it will be able to play music from Apple's streaming service and control its own smart products, as well as send messages to iPhones. While the lack of functionality is disappointing, the sound quality has drawn praise from some quarters.