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Set your alarm: HomePod goes on sale … soon

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Will Apple's HomePod smart speaker be DOA?

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Apple’s first big product launch of 2018 is finally here after the HomePod launch was pushed back last year.

HomePod pre-orders are set to open to the public in just a few hours on Friday, January 25th. If the launch is anything like the iPhone X or AirPods, shipping times could slip quick, but it’s going to be hard to know when you can buy one.

The exact time for when the HomePod preorders go on sale hasn’t been revealed by Apple. We tried contacting Apple’s PR department to response and the online specialists didn’t know if it’s going to be at 12:01AM PT or 10AM PT.

If you’re want to make sure you definitely get one, you might want to set an alarm for 12AM PT just to check. If it’s later in the day then get ready to fight the rush to Apple’s servers.

From there the only decision you have to make is what color your want.

Pricing on the HomePod starts at $349 with units shipping to customers on February 9th. You can also pick one up from stores on that date.

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6 responses to “Set your alarm: HomePod goes on sale … soon”

  1. Nefarious420 says:

    Pricing starts at $349? Really? Their is only one price point for Homepods. Buying more still means $349 each.

  2. Komrad says:

    its 1:15 am on 1/26 here. still can’t buy it :(

  3. Brian says:

    12:35am and still cant order here – come on Apple – I need to work in 5hrs!

  4. Marco says:

    Are talking about Friday, January 25th 2019? Didn’t realize the HomePod was so far behind!!

  5. HowmaNoid says:

    5AM PST and there’s still no BUY button for HomePod.

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