Apple HomePod (second-gen) review: playing it safe - The Verge
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The second-generation Apple HomePod has a cheaper starting price than the original while maintaining great sound quality. It also gains new smart home sensors and is fully optimized for Matter, but this smart speaker remains best suited for those deeply invested in Apple’s ecosystem.
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HomePod (2nd-gen) review: The song remains the same
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Apple HomePod (second-gen) review: playing it safe - The Verge
Apple HomePod (2nd gen) review: A smarter smart speaker
Apple HomePod (2nd gen) review: A smarter smart speaker
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Apple HomePod (second-gen) review: playing it safe - The Verge
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Apple HomePod (second-gen) review: playing it safe - The Verge
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Apple HomePod 2 Review - IGN
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HomePod (2nd-gen) review: The song remains the same