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A Lone Ranger's avatar

Hey Patrick - What are your thoughts about the recent relaunch? Has Apple learned anything at all?

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Patrick Thornton's avatar

I am working on a longer write up about the new HomePod. I still don't approve of Apple's strategy, although it has gotten better since they first launched the HomePod.

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A Lone Ranger's avatar

Thanks Patrick. Always love your work

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Patrick Thornton's avatar

The product is cheaper and has the Mini along side it, so that’s a start. It also supports stereo and Atmos. It’s in a bit better place, but they still need to do a few things: Allow for four HomePods in a home theater setup and release a compatible sub. The HomePods are still not great for TV and movie watching, and as long as this remains, a lot of people won’t consider them for their main rooms.

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