Apple sells out of HomePod preorders just before launch day

It’s unusual for a major new Apple product not to sell out on day one, and it seems that the HomePod isn’t going to buck the trend. Order estimates in the US slipped overnight from delivery tomorrow — launch day — to next Tuesday, meaning that if you haven’t placed a HomePod order yet, you probably won’t be able to get one from Apple on day one. The smart speaker appears to be sold out for in-store pickup as well, though it’s possible some units are res