But a refresh would come at a good time, arriving on scene as consumer adoption of certain smart home products continues to climb. According to Parks Associates, 49% of US broadband households own a smart speaker or smart display, "driving voice to the forefront of the connected home consumer experience."
From the article "Apple pursuing Apple TV-HomePod combo – report" by Jeff Baumgartner.
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