https://www.cnbc.com/2017/11/17/apple-just-delayed-its-homepod-smart-speaker-until-next-year.html >Apple said on Friday that it's delaying the launch of its HomePod smart speaker until next year. >"We can't wait for people to experience HomePod, Apple's breakthrough wireless speaker for the home, but we need a little more time before it's ready for our customers," Apple said. "We'll start shipping in the US, UK and Australia in early 2018."