This is the first time we've seen the Apple HomePod on sale

This is the first time we've seen the Apple HomePod on sale (Photo: Apple) If you make a purchase by clicking one of our links, we may earn a small share of the revenue. However, our picks and opinions are independent from USA TODAY's newsroom and any business incentives. Apple finally joined the smart assistant party in February with the release of the Apple HomePod. At $349.99, it's also the most expensive compared to Amazon's Echo or Google Assistant. But if you're an Apple die-hard, it might be the only smart speaker you want so you can sync it with your other Apple products.