HomePod Is Releasing In Japan On August 23rd

Image via Apple  HomePod preorders have already started in Japan. Apple has announced last month about their plans for a summer release ...

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HomePod preorders have already started in Japan. Apple has announced last month about their plans for a summer release of HomePod in Japan, which is now happening this month. The company also said that the official launch of HomePod in Japan will be August 23rd.

A recent press release by Apple states the release date of the HomePod including the preorders:

Apple’s innovative wireless speaker, HomePod, will be available for pre-order in Japan today and will be available on Friday, August 23. HomePod delivers great audio quality wherever you go, and Apple’s proprietary audio technology and advanced software combine to deliver high-quality sound that fills your room.

The smart speaker is priced at ¥32,800, which is $308.34 in US dollars. The Japanese price for the HomePod is slightly higher than the regular price in the US, which is $299. All of these HomePods come in space grey and white colors. In other terms, Apple has already released the HomePod to other countries before, depicting of Germany, France, and Canada.