Apple Still Plans to Release a New Full-Sized HomePod
Bloomberg 's Mark Gurman today briefly mentioned that "Apple aims to eventually update its larger HomePod," assuring that the company remains committed to the full-sized speaker, which was discontinued in 2021 and reintroduced in 2023 . The report said a new HomePod mini, new Apple TV 4K, and an all-new Apple smart home hub will all be announced on Tuesday, October 13 , but it sounds like a new…
Mark Gurman reported that Apple still intends to release an updated version of its larger HomePod speaker, despite discontinuing it in 2021 and reintroducing it in 2023. The company confirmed its commitment to the full-sized HomePod during a recent report, with an announcement scheduled for Tuesday, October 13. However, the new HomePod is expected to launch at a later date.
The upgraded version is anticipated to feature advanced Siri AI support, a requirement for which a more powerful chip would be needed. The current HomePod employs the Apple Watch Series 7's S7 chip. Other potential enhancements include improved audio quality, additional color options, and Apple's proprietary N1 chip with Wi-Fi 7 and Bluetooth 6 compatibility.
While the full-sized HomePod is a specialized product, it is an attractive choice for Apple enthusiasts with home theater systems. Pairing two HomePods can serve as the default audio output for Apple TV 4K, delivering stereo sound. In June, Apple increased the prices of numerous products, including the full-sized HomePod, which now retails for $349 in the U.S., up from $299 when it was initially released in 2023.
Interestingly, the original first-generation HomePod was priced at $349 when launched in 2018, indicating a return to the original pricing structure.
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