HomePod mini became a hit since its debut in the autumn of 2020, said Apple in a conversation with TechCrunch. Therefore, the company decided to focus on the release of this model.
The original HomePod will be available for purchase until it runs out in stores. Apple will release software updates and will continue to provide speaker service and Apple Care support. How long it will last, the company did not specify.
The company launched the HomePod in 2018, but the speaker never made it to the mass market, unlike Amazon Echo or Google Home, CNBC notes. Although buyers noted the high quality of sound, it cost $ 349 (about 32.3 thousand rubles) – this is more expensive than analogues. In 2019, Apple reduced the cost to $ 299.
The company showed HomePod mini in the fall of 2020. It works with Siri, supports not only Apple Music but also other audio services. At the start, the column cost $99.