The Latest: New speaker? Apple hopped on bandwagon before

If Apple unveils a rival to internet-connected speakers from Amazon and Google, it wouldn't be the first time that Apple hops on the bandwagon of a technology product popularized by a competitor. For instance, Apple's large-size iPhones are now popular, after Apple initially resisted them despite strong sales for larger-display phones made by Samsung and other rivals. Apple is expected to announce plans for a speaker on Monday. It would be Apple's first new product since its smartwatch in 2015. The lack of a breakthrough device has periodically raised concerns that Apple has become too dependent on the iPhone.