iPod was first released in 2001, with an updated iTunes. On a technical ground, not that much different than the competition at the time (poor battery, not the

iPod was first released in 2001, with an updated iTunes. On a technical ground, not that much different than the competition at the time (poor battery, not the biggest memory). The message focused on benefits, not on the technical details. iTunes Store was a (huge) complement to it, released 16 months after that. iPhone was significantly different, yes. Without 3G, just a barely good enough battery on first release. Those were a basic expectation for other market phones at the time. As for HomePod, can't say before I see/touch it for real. Watch for complements too.