It is missing less and less for the presentation of Apple in September, and we advance what we know about the HomePod 2.
One of the standout features of the first HomePod was its compact size, and according to the statements Kuo made earlier this year, it is expected that “there will not be too much innovation in terms of design”. For what we will probably have a smart speaker with better performance, but with the same design and size that of the abandoned HomePod.
What changes will come with the debut of the HomePod 2?
As we have already told you, the changes in the design will be minor. Therefore, one might expect new colors and a change in the mesh by the one that best suits the sound; however, these are still minor changes.
But on the contrary, some rumors suggest that the HomePod 2 will have a touchscreen in the upper area. That wouldn’t be unreasonable at all, as it would be a way to compete with smart speakers from brands like Google and Amazon, which promoted the use of smart displays and have received excellent user acceptance.
New processor? we hope
Bloomberg’s Mark Gurman posted some details about the device’s internal specs in his Power On newsletter a while back. The HomePod 2 should be powered by the S8 chipthe same processor that would be included in the Apple Watch Series 8
On the other hand, in terms of sound formats, there is not much to say, since it is supposed to be the same as the original model and Support for Dolby Atmos, Apple Lossless and of course, spatial audio.
When is the HomePod 2 being introduced?
We’ll see the HomePod 2 soon…very soon
The first generation of the HomePod was born in 2018 and was very well received for the excellent quality of its soundbut Apple decided to discontinue the original HomePod shortly after the launch of the HomePod mini, which really doesn’t compare to its full size version, but it’s pretty good for the price
Ming-Chi Kuo, one of Apple’s best-known ecosystem analysts, has indicated that the next HomePod is expected to be unveiled alongside the iPhone 14 at the press conference to be held on September 7. Otherwise, the launch of this new HomePod will most likely be postponed to the first quarter of 2023.
And what about the price… How much will the HomePod 2 cost?
A few weeks before the September Keynote, the price remains a mystery. With the debut of the HomePod in 2018, it was offered at 349 dollars, but soon after those of Cupertino indicated that the initial price was not adequate, and it was reduced to 319 dollars
We therefore expect the price of the Home Pod 2 to be higher than the 99 dollars of the mini version, but we are almost sure that Apple will not make the same mistake of asking 349 dollars for the new version, if yes would oscillate between 99 and 319 dollars.
One last thing before we finish
Agree with what we know about the new HomePod of 2022, does not correspond to the hybrid between Apple TV and HomePod which would include a camera for FaceTime which Mark Gurman talked about in the questions and answers of his Newsletter end of April.
It’s because of it We might expect Apple to launch another home entertainment product. This Home Pod + Apple TV is supposed to stream music, series and movies while being able to be used to make video calls from a TV.
It is believed to run homeOSan unknown operating system about which little is known, but which tends to leak from time to time. Price and launch? They are also a complete mystery, but it is believed that they will not reach the public until the year 2023.
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