apple homepod lags behind other smart speakers in the us

Nearly nine months after it was first released, Siri-based Apple HomePod is now found in four of 100 homes that own in United States.   This compares to 23 percent of users who say they own at least one of the smart speakers, Amazon Echo. .   In survey of 1,011 users of smart speakers, Strategy Analytics found that 63 percent have Amazon Alexa-based in use versus 17 percent.   HomePod had the same percentage of users as Amazon Echo Spot, Amazon Echo Show, Amazon Echo Kids Edition.   By twice as many people as the more, The survey, showed HomePod was used Google Home Max..   Digging deeper, Strategy Analytics found that 88 percent of speaker owners have at least one by Amazon, while 31 percent own one from Google.   The other 54 percent would choose one from either Apple, Amazon, or Google...   At $349, HomePod is the second most costly speaker on the list.   Many consumers are ready to consider alternative brands, assuming they meet the high expectations identified in this study, including audio, superior design and device compatibility..   Since being released, the device has gained occasional updates that have added new features such the ability to make phone calls, and more..   Read more