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The rumors that Apple is working on a new HomePod have been with us for many months. But will it be a HomePod 2 or just a cheaper mini model? A leaker provides clarity.
Apple will hold another digital keynote next week organize and present new products, including the iPhone 12. But a new HomePod is also expected at the event. This is said to be the HomePod Mini, a cheaper version of the classic Siri speaker. But there are also voices talking about a HomePod 2. But @L0vetodream - an anonymous leaker - has put an end to the speculation slowed downHe claims that only a HomePod Mini and no HomePod 2 will be released this year. Whether Apple will also continue to develop the classic device when it launches the mini version is unclear. sell However, it is not known how this will happen.
HomePod: Apple Music, Spotify and Co. – we have free choice
If previous rumors are to be believed, the smaller model will only have two tweeters instead of seven. It remains to be seen in which price segment the device will be positioned. Observers, however, believe that $199 is realistic. The HomePod was originally introduced at WWDC 2017 for a price of $349. In the meantime, dozens of features such as handoff support, multi-user voice recognition, ambient sounds, multi-room audio and more have been added. But the most important change or improvement will probably be the freedom to choose the default music service. In the future, users will be able to choose between Apple Music, Spotify and Co. This means that voice control will soon be able to handle Apple Music competitors as well - read more here. (Photo by franky242 / Bigstockphot)
