Apple announces next-generation HomePod 2 smart speaker. The company's website notes that the column is already available for pre-order, and will go on sale on February 3.

The device supports the voice assistant Siri, as well as Spatial Audio, which allows you to get the effect of surround cinematic sound. The column is equipped with one four-inch woofer, five tweeters and five microphones.

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HomePod is powered by the S7 chip and its software and built-in sensors recognize its location, allowing you to calibrate settings for more surround sound.

The speaker can be connected to another HomePod to create a stereo pair, and can also be used as speakers for Apple TV.

The device will start at $299..

Earlier, Apple introduced two next-generation chips: M2 Pro and M2 Max, as well as MacBook Pro, which will run under their control..