RIP Homepod OG

[mbhforum]

I just got my first pair this past Black Friday and really like the Home Theatre sound. Highly competitive market and I guess Apple felt it was best to stick with the Mini’s. I don’t think this is a good sign though.

Apple gives up on its original HomePod in favor of the $99 mini

Apple is pulling the plug on its pricey HomePod smart speaker.

www.engadget.com

 

[Apple_Robert]

This news doesn't surprise me at all. When the mini was released, I saw the writing on the wall (so to speak). It was then that I got 2 minis.

 

[chown33]

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