Apple launches HomePod 2: monster sound, cheaper and more focus on the connected home

Apple has finally decided to give HomePod another chance. Its largest smart speaker, commonly known as the “big” or “original” HomePod to distinguish it from the HomePod Mini, has now been updated with some exciting new features. Those in Cupertino simply called it the second-generation HomePod.

The decision to restart the HomePod was not without appeal. The device was discontinued in March 2021 due to low sales, which was caused by its high price. Let’s not forget that it originally cost $349, although Apple later reduced the price. But even then he failed to attract the attention of the public.

The arrival of the new HomePod comes in a rather peculiar way. Specialists from Cupertino decided to keep most of the already known formula of this device. especially when it comes to design. Although from a hardware point of view, there are also important points worth commenting on.

For example, which uses the S7 chip and not the S8 as rumored. There have been rumors lately that it will include the same processor as the latest generation Apple Watch, but that is ultimately not the case. At the top, it’s a backlit touch surface that feels slightly larger than on the 2018 model.

What doesn’t seem to have changed with this second generation HomePod is the sound quality, which promises to be top-notch once again. Apple says it has paired the S7 chip with custom-designed software to deliver “more advanced computing audio.” It remains to be seen if this will result in a real improvement over its predecessor. In addition, he continues to provide Spatial sound supportboth when using one HomePod, and when there are two paired.

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