Apple hires new HomePod software head as it takes on Amazon Echo

Apple Inc. has hired a new engineer to lead software efforts for its HomePod smart speaker, aiming to turn the product into a bigger hit.

Apple typically updates the HomePod’s software on an annual basis, alongside its major iPhone and iPad software updates.

Eventually, Apple plans to merge its HomePod and Apple TV hardware.

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