The HomePod could return to the Apple catalog more than a year after the firm decided to discontinue the product. This is how the renowned Mark Gurman reveals it for Bloombergwhere he assures that the technology company from Cupertino is preparing to launch a version of what was his first smart speaker.
A news that agrees with recent rumours, targeting 2023 for official release. It would thus be the second version of this device, originally presented in 2017.
The return of the HomePod
After disappointing sales figures and waning interest, Apple decided in 2021 to shelve the HomePod chapter as a speaker premium. Instead, the HomePod mini remains so far in the company’s catalog as a cheaper and more attractive option for the bulk of users who want to choose to have a company speaker in their homes.
That is why the arrival of a new HomePod to attract the most demanding users is not a minor fact, taking into account the poor results achieved by its predecessor.
According to Gurman, it is to be expected that the Same approach to both size and audio quality. However, it would bring a new multi-touch screen on top with new capabilities.
Additionally, from the aforementioned publication it is also noted that this HomePod will integrate the same S8 chip inside that will arrive with the new generation of Apple Watch.
A speaker for every home
The smart home continues to gain relevance over time and, naturally, Apple seeks to redouble its efforts in this scenario.
WWDC 2022 left news in this regard, with a renewal of the Casa application, and the next HomePod will be a new attempt to turn the device into the nerve center of operations in the home of those most demanding with the audio experience.