INSUBCONTINENT EXCLUSIVE:
Apple's HomePod is trailing far behind its biggest rivals when it comes to the number of units shipped, according to new data from market
research firm Strategy Analytics.Apple shipped an estimated 600,000 HomePods in the first quarter of 2018, reports Strategy Analytics,
netting 6% of smart speaker market share.That's significantly behind Amazon, which Strategy Analytics estimates shipped 4 million Amazon
until February 9, so it does have a disadvantage when it comes to time on sale.That other tech giant that sells smart speakers, meanwhile,
Analytics is estimating shipments, not sales, so this isn't necessarily a reflection of how many HomePods were sent direct to
subscription to make the experience worthwhile
adjustments to HomePod, including releasing a cheaper version, as the year goes on, but suffice it to say, the new numbers can't be music to
