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."