Reports this week suggested Apple’s long-rumored Amazon Echo competitor was entering the final design stages ahead of a possible reveal.
Now the source is back with more information on the Siri-powered smart home speaker, which is set to offer Beats audio and AirPlay casting tech.
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Sonny Dickson told Mashable’s Jen Ryall that the device will boast a design that’s a hybrid of the Mac Pro’s high-end cylindrical style and the UE Boom range’s surrounding mesh.
Dickson also said a possible unveiling at WWDC 2017 is on the cards.
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While we’d love to see a launch at Apple’s forthcoming developers conference in less than six weeks, that has traditionally been a software-focused event.
Although, considering Google and Amazon’s massive head start in this sector, Apple might break with recent tradition and surprise us with a “one more thing.”
The chances of this are improved by the possibility of Siri, HomeKit and Apple Music-related updates with iOS 11. All of which would likely be major selling points for Apple’s entry into the smart speaker market.
Colour us intrigued.
Do you think Apple will make a surprise announcement at WWDC? Can it tackle Amazon and Google? Drop us a line in the comments section.
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