https://www.cnbc.com/2018/02/21/the-apple-homepod-speaker-is-full-of-missed-opportunities.html

The biggest problem with Apple's new HomePod speaker isn't just that it's trapped inside Apple's walled garden — it's also not tied into Apple's ecosystem very well.

One big weakness is that it doesn't currently support stereo sound or multi-room playback. And new evidence spotted by 9to5Mac on Tuesday suggests Apple has delayed these features further into the year.