The media became aware of the upcoming announcement of Apple's "smart" column, similar to Amazon Echo. Details leads the news agency Bloomberg.

According to his sources, the acoustic system Apple, managed by Siri's voice assistant, is already being produced. The announcement of the product is expected at the WWDC 2017 conference, which will be held in San Jose, California, June 5-9.. However, sales of new items will not begin immediately, but this year,.

They also said that the "apple" device will differ from Amazon Echo and Google Home support for surround sound technology (the sound will be more loud and clear) and deep integration with other electronics Apple.

It is assumed that Apple's intelligent column will become the center of management of "smart" house systems (lighting, air conditioners, doors, thermostats and t. ) With support for the HomeKit platform.

Another feature will be sensors for determining the acoustic properties of the room and automatic volume control. The display does not have a gadget.

Apple employees test the device in their homes for several months. It came to the stage of a prototype of a high degree of readiness as early as the end of 2016.

Bloomberg also reports that the Taiwanese company Inventec will contract production of the column by order of Apple, which already produces some products for the American partner (for example, wireless headphones AirPod).