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We will see what it looks like when it is released. But it seems like Apple has a lot of music-oriented software tech inside this thing that companies like Anke
by 013a 9y ago
We will see what it looks like when it is released. But it seems like Apple has a lot of music-oriented software tech inside this thing that companies like Anker won't be able to replicate.
The EarPods are an apt corollary. They're very expensive wireless earbuds; there are far better options for less if all you care about is sound quality. But they're sold out everywhere. The reason is because of the W1 chip and its tight integration with the Apple ecosystem.
I doubt Apple is worried about Anker.
- post_break 9y agoApple doesn't really have to worry about anyone but I don't think the EarPods compare to this. There is nothing like them in the market. Sure there are wireless ear buds but the battery life of them is crazy. Speakers on the other hand are mostly "cheap" and anyone can make a decent speaker. JBL has some of the best sounding bluetooth speakers that just need an Assistant to compete. They even have the same full room modes where you can pair them all together. Hell a $30 chromecast audio can sync a bunch together and you can plug them into a $1000 bose speaker. I just think Apple priced this really high because they wanted to compete with Sonos, and that's fair, but most people will be comparing it to Google Home and the likes who will pass. Will it be another iPod HiFi?