Apple is doing away with the original HomePod and I think they're making a big mistake.
Why Apple Discontinued the HomePod
The company is discontinuing the original HomePod in favor of the HomePod Mini, which debuted last fall. The smaller $99 smart speaker has been a hit, thanks to its sound quality, lower price and seamless iPhone connectivity.
But the original HomePod is a brilliant product that never quite got the value it deserved. Its initial high price tag turned many people off, but it offers incredible sound and seamless integration into the Apple ecosystem that will be hard to replace.
The original HomePod launched in 2018 as Apple’s first foray into high-end audio. But the device struggled to compete with Amazon’s Alexa and Google’s Home series of gadgets.
