Apple Inc. (NASDAQ: AAPL) has said it will discontinue the original HomePod speakers and focus its efforts on the smaller HomePod mini, TechCrunch reported on Saturday.
What happened: The Tim Cook-led technology giant will continue to sell existing HomePod speakers, but Space Grey’s versions are already up.
‘We focus on HomePod mini. We are discontinuing the original HomePod, it will still be available while stocks last through the Apple Online Store, Apple Retail Stores and Apple Authorized Resellers, ‘Apple said in a statement to TechCrunch.
“Apple provides HomePod customers with software updates and service and support through Apple Care.”
Why it matters: The HomePod mini, which sells for $ 99, was well received. The original HomePod was released for the hefty price of $ 349, but later the price dropped to $ 299.
Last year, the Cupertino, California-based technology giant clean the shelves at its stores with headphones and wireless speakers powered by Sonos Ing (NASDAQ: SONO) en Logitech International SA (NASDAQ: ACCOMMODATION) because he was willing to introduce his own range of headphones.
In December, Apple launched its over-the-ear headphones, which sold for just $ 549. However, Cupertino may make money with audio Qualcomm Inc’s (NASDAQ: QCOM) recently announced chips designed to connect wireless headphones seamlessly to running devices Alphabet Inc’s (NASDAQ: GOOGL) (NASDAQ: GOOG) Android operating system.
Price action: Apple shares closed nearly 0.8% lower at $ 121.03 on Friday.
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