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Is it a date? A retailer might've revealed the Google Home Speaker's launch - Android Central

Google's first smart speaker in 6 years is finally shipping—and it's powered by Gemini at just $99.

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Why it matters

Google is re-entering the smart speaker market with a Gemini-integrated device at an aggressive price point ($99), directly competing with Amazon Echo Dot Max and Apple HomePod Mini. This signals Google's strategy to embed AI agents into consumer hardware and drive Gemini adoption beyond software.

The key facts

11 to know
  1. Google Home Speaker priced at $99

  2. First Google speaker in 6 years

  3. Gemini-powered device

  4. Rumored June 2026 launch date

  5. Competes with Apple HomePod Mini and Amazon Echo Dot Max

  6. UNVERIFIED - date from retailer leak, not official announcement

  7. Google Home Speaker pricing: $99

  8. First Google speaker launch in six years

  9. Rumored June 2026 release date (retailer leak)

  10. Direct competition with Apple HomePod Mini and Amazon Echo Dot Max

  11. Product availability and launch timing still unconfirmed (retailer leak, not official)

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