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Apple's discontinued HomePod is rumored to be revived next year.
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After Apple's smart speaker HomePod was discontinued in March 2021, there have been rumors that Apple is preparing for a follow-up model. Foreign media pointed out that the new HomePod is not only likely to return next year, but Apple will further expand its full product lineup.
Foreign media MacRumors took stock of the current rumors about HomePod. It is said that the first generation of HomePod was launched in 2018. The main reason why Apple decided to stop production was that the price was too high and the lack of functional applications caused the sales to be sluggish. Let it step down and bow.
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However, Apple seems to intend to bring HomePod back next year to fill the gap in the existing product line. It is rumored that it will be equipped with the same A8 chip as Apple Watch Series 8; analyst Ming-Chi Kuo previously predicted that the new HomePod is expected to be released in the first quarter of next year.
The HomePod mini, which has been on the market for two years, may be updated next year.
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In addition, the existing HomePod mini has been on the market for 2 years, and it is estimated that it will be revised and updated next year, and its performance will definitely be upgraded.
Bloomberg reporter Gurman also reported that Apple is developing a HomePod combined with Apple TV. It is not only a TV entertainment system, but also equipped with a lens that can be used for video calls. The specific details are unknown, and it may still be in the early development stage. Produce.
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