Apple has announced the release of the 2nd generation of the HomePod, a smart speaker that boasts superior acoustics and a sleek design. It’s packed with Apple’s innovations and Siri intelligence, providing advanced computational audio for an unparalleled listening experience, including support for Spatial Audio tracks. With its new features such as creating smart home automations, notifications for smoke or carbon monoxide alarms and checking temperature and humidity, the HomePod makes it easy to manage everyday tasks and control the smart home hands-free. The new HomePod is available to order online and in the Apple Store app starting today and will be available for purchase on February 3.