Last week, we posted a piece called Siri, the HomePod and story time. In it, we quoted this Apple press release announcing the release of the HomePod in China:

HomePod is a convenient way to check the weather or the latest sports scores, set multiple timers and reminders, make and receive phone calls and more. Siri on HomePod also offers storytelling for children, just say “Hey Siri, tell me a story.”

Try as I might, I could not get Siri to respond to the “tell me a story” request. There’s a good reason for this.

Apple has now updated their press release (H/T Sébastien Page):

In China, Siri on HomePod also offers storytelling for children, just say “Hey Siri, tell me a story.”

Clearly, this is a feature that only works in China. I still wonder about the mechanics. Does this only work in conjunction with books you purchase? Does Siri read to you, or are these canned audio books that Siri fires off? Is there a fixed set of stories?

I also wonder why this only works in China. Is it a rights issue? Will this feature eventually make its way to the US?

Just me being curious.