As you know, Apple just discontinued the Apple HomePod. For three major reasons. It was too expensive, Siri wasn’t capable enough for most people just yet, and reason number three: The HomePod mini is a success. At 99$, it’s much more interesting to consumers that want a great-sounding, yet affordable smart speaker for the Apple eco-system. Now, a new HomePod device could be in the works: a HomePod Hub.
What’s a HomePod Hub?
This new device would essentially be a competitor to Google Nest Hub or Alexa Echo Show. Both of these smart speakers come with the usual smart assistant and audio features, plus a screen. Enter HomePod Hub.
Think HomePod meets iPad
If HomePod and iPad had a baby… that’s the idea behind HomePod Hub. Sticking an iPad on top of a HomePod. You laugh but these kinds of devices have been quite successful over the last few years. I often see them sitting on a kitchen countertop or a sideboard, functioning as the information hub for audio and visual queries and responses. A …
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