Our verdict on the new Apple HomePod

Plus: The best deals on Apple products [Apple’s HomePod is a good smart speaker. But the Mini is better for most people.]( Nearly two years after discontinuing the original HomePod, Apple has resurrected the Siri-based smart speaker. Our experts say there’s a lot to like about it: It sounds pretty good, it’s a good listener, and it has an impressive built-in temperature sensor. But the new HomePod has a lot of shortcomings, too. That’s why [we recommend the Apple HomePod mini]( smaller, cheaper version—as the better option for most people. [Everything you need to know→]( We independently review everything we recommend. When you buy through our links, we may earn a commission. [Learn more ›]( [Apple products we do love]( [Two MacBooks, one open and the other shut.]( [This MacBook is worth the splurge]( [Our favorite MacBook]( is a worthy investment, thanks to its long battery life, excellent high-resolution screen, and fantastic performance. [Three Apple Watches next to a stack of books.]( [The best smartwatch for iPhone owners]( If you already own an iPhone, no other smartwatch compares to [the Apple Watch](. (Psst: [This one is on sale right now]( [The Apple iPad next to an Apple pencil.]( [The best all-around tablet]( Yes, even if you normally use Android on your phone or Windows on your computer. [Here’s why we love the iPad](. [Deals on Apple products]( [Several Apple products.]( Michael Hession Good deals on Apple products are rare, but our experts have spotted [a few great ones]( (including on some of the things mentioned above!). From [a chic leather phone case]( to [an excellent MacBook Pro]( these are the most worth-it-for-your-money Apple sales. [Here’s the deal(s)→]( [View email in browser]( You are receiving this email because you signed up for Wirecutter’s Newsletter. Getting too many emails from us? To stop receiving Top Picks, [unsubscribe](. 
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