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If that's the case, why do they keep releasing HomePods?
by what_ever 3y ago
If that's the case, why do they keep releasing HomePods?
- xsmasher 3y agoHomePods "synergize" well with Apple Music subscriptions. I also think they're a protective measure to keep people from getting someone else's smart device, which might lead you into someone else's ecosystem.
- bpicolo 3y agoThey’re a fabulous Bluetooth speaker if nothing else
- vvvvtt340 3y agoI think this is a fair point. Taking a look at the product page for the $300 HomePod (https://www.apple.com/homepod-2nd-generation/ https://www.apple.com/homepod-2nd-generation/), I would argue that the HomePod is marketed more as a speaker with Siri integration rather than a Siri device with a really good speaker. The bullet points I see on the above page, in order, are - really good speaker - Siri integration - integrates with Apple ecosystem for playing music - smart home integration - "private and secure" whatever that means So, it's not clear to me that "a better Siri" would necessarily result in selling X amount more speakers to make Siri a worthy investment while investing in better audio technology does because it's the main selling point for HomePods.
- lotsofpulp 3y agoHomepods are great to pair with Apple TVs for stereo sound.