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Apple this morning began offering promo codes to Apple Music subscribers that allow them to buy a HomePod at a discounted price for a limited time, in a holiday-themed promotion.

As of writing, customers in the UK have received codes for £50 off a new HomePod, bringing the price down to £269, with the offer available until December 16.

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The discount is being offered via an email from Apple that includes a button-style link to 'Get Your Promo Code', which sends customers to the official Apple website with the promotional offer applied.
HomePod brings out the best in Apple Music. To celebrate the holidays, we're giving only Apple Music subscribers £50 off HomePod now through December 16. Claim your special promo code now.
The £50 discount narrowly beats the price of HomePod from John Lewis and Currys PC World, both of which are currently selling Apple's smart speaker for £279.

As yet, it's not clear whether Apple intends to extend similar discounts to other regions, but we'll update this article as soon as we hear anything.

(Thanks, Luke and Mark!)

Article Link: Apple Offering Discounts on HomePod to Apple Music Subscribers
 
UK Family subscriber for a couple of years here, no email so far. Might be interested in getting one to audition alongside the existing Sonos kit around the house.
 
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Still too high. For most people listening to music on an Echo is more than acceptable..
I’ve got no idea if that’s true for “most people,” but if it is, most people have poor taste. Echos may be good at a lot of things, but sound quality isn’t one of them. (To be fair, I haven’t heard the 2nd gen Echo Plus yet; maybe it’s acceptable).
 
I’ve got no idea if that’s true for “most people,” but if it is, most people have poor taste. Echos may be good at a lot of things, but sound quality isn’t one of them. (To be fair, I haven’t heard the 2nd gen Echo Plus yet; maybe it’s acceptable).

I know lots of people who just use their smartphone speakers at home.
 
I know lots of people who just use their smartphone speakers at home.
Exactly. I laugh at people who buy “quality” sound equipment. I use knock-off earbuds from the dollar store and it’s just as good as those ugly over-the-ear headphones. Guess people love to waste money.
 
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This thing is a huge fail. And it’s not because it’s a bad speaker. It’s simply because apple has no clue how to make Siri smarter. It’s crazy how all the money in the world can’t make you better in the AI space. What bothers me the most is Apples arrogance. They actually thought people would buy this speaker at a higher price point in a time when their competitors were selling equivalent hardware with better software.
 
You’re very welcome; after 12 years of reading here, it feels good to contribute back!

I ordered one for my mum, we almost pulled the trigger at John Lewis yesterday as well :D
 
Exactly. I laugh at people who buy “quality” sound equipment. I use knock-off earbuds from the dollar store and it’s just as good as those ugly over-the-ear headphones. Guess people love to waste money.
This could be read as you are bothered by people who buy "quality" sound equipment.
Otherwise why would you even concern yourself as to laugh at what other people spend their money on.
Moreover, there are possibly people who laugh at your "dollar store knocks offs".
 
While they're at it might as well throw in a free 1 year Apple Music. Wait every dollar counts for Apple now desperately needing more money to beat the record financial report next year. Tim would rather make his investors happy than the general public.
 
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