Apple discontinues original HomePod, to focus on mini

San Francisco:  Apple on Saturday decided to discontinue its full-size HomePod smart speaker that was launched four years back, and will now aggressively promote HomePod mini that has been a stupendous success in the market.
The company told TechCrunch that it will now focus on HomePod mini and is “discontinuing the original HomePod”.
“We are focusing our efforts on HomePod mini. We are discontinuing the original HomePod, it will continue to be available while supplies last through the Apple Online Store, Apple Retail Stores, and Apple Authorized Resellers,” the company said in a statement.
Apple said it will provide HomePod customers with software updates and service and support through Apple Care.
HomePod arrived in India in May last year for Rs 19,900. The device had support for Indian English Siri voices that adapts to its location and delivers high-fidelity audio wherever it’s playing. The users had access to Apple Music and over 60 million songs.
However, sales of original HomePod have reportedly been low.