Apple announced the first HomePod during the 2017 Worldwide Developers Conference.
A smart speaker that promised high-fidelity sound and that was to be launched to the market in 2018.
Its initial price was $349, although shortly after Apple decided to lower it to $299.
The main reason for this decision was its low sales.
Ultimately, in 2021 Apple decided to stop selling it.
Now, Apple has released a new HomePod, and many users say it is not what they expected.
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Let’s discuss the three primary reasons why this new HomePod hasn’t met people’s expectations.
It Has Fewer Tweeters and Microphones
The first-gen HomePod had seven tweeters and six microphones.
In contrast, the new HomePod only includes five tweeters and four microphones.
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Our review of the first-gen HomePodfound that it had a fantastic sound.
The Design Hasn’t Changed
The new HomePod looks virtually the same as its predecessor.
There is a minimal visual change, but it is almost unnoticeable.
This design is five years old, and users tend to prefer visual changes between models.
The design is fine.
That would be the price.
The Price Is the Same
The main reasonwhy Apple discontinued the first-gen HomePodwas its price.
It was too expensive compared to alternatives on the market.
Most people expected this new version to be cheaper, but that hasn’t been the case.
However, every now and then, Apple still has a few misses.
