The HomePod, introduced four years ago, is now to be discontinued in favor of the HomePod mini. Apple has now officially confirmed this.
The classic HomePod is said to have never sold well due to its price. Now it is to be discontinued in favor of the mini version, reports TechCrunch. Apple hoped that the high-quality sound would give the HomePod an edge over competing products. But sales of the classic model remained lackluster, as there are many cheaper alternatives. The HomePod mini offers all the features that the classic HomePod has. Unlike its big brother, however, the mini version is significantly cheaper. Although the mini device cannot keep up with the classic version in terms of sound, the small smart speaker is very popular. For this reason, Apple has decided to discontinue the classic Siri speaker. In a statement to TechCrunch, the company explained that the HomePod will continue to be available through the Apple Online Store and Apple retail stores - while supplies last.
Bye Bye HomePod: Still available in this country
HomePod mini has been a hit since its debut last fall, giving customers amazing sound, a smart assistant, and smart home control for just $99. We're focusing our efforts on HomePod mini. We're discontinuing the original HomePod, but it will continue to be available through the Apple Online Store, Apple retail stores, and Apple Authorized Resellers while supplies last. Apple will provide HomePod customers with software updates and service and support through Apple Care.
A change was already noticeable in the Apple Online Store on Thursday. For example, the black version is no longer available in the USA. At that time there was speculation as to whether a successor would be released. However, according to the latest information, this is not the case. Anyone who still wants to buy the classic smart speaker should act quickly. Both the white and black versions are still available in this country. (Image: Apple)
