Reviewers love HomePod’s loud, bass-y sound, but hate how dumb Siri is

Apple’s HomePod finally arrives on Feb. 9, but is it worth the extra cost over an Amazon Echo or Google Home smart speaker?

The early verdict from reviewers, who had about a week to test it, is mixed. If you’re an iOS user and subscribe to Apple Music, HomePod is the perfect home companion. But if you use Android or prefer any third-party music services like Spotify or Pandora, don’t even bother.

We’ll have our own thorough review of the HomePod in the coming days, but for now, here’s what reviewers are saying. Read more…