Apple HomePod gets permanent $50 price cut, but better deals are available elsewhere
That suggests we're looking at a permanent price cut here, a theory corroborated by AppleInsider after verifying it with several unnamed company employees "not authorized to speak on behalf" of Apple. These types of reductions are usually reserved for older products following announcements of new generations, but even though the HomePod was formally unveiled in the summer of 2017 and commercially released in early 2018, we haven't heard a single credible rumor regarding the development of a sequel or spin-off lately.Of course, a lower-cost Beats-branded device was purportedly in the pipeline at one point, so perhaps we'll see that thing finally released in the near future. After all, Beats is back in business, confusing prospective buyers of wireless earbuds with a costlier and sportier new alternative for the refreshed Apple AirPods.In the meantime, it's definitely worth highlighting that the HomePod has a new price tag attached to its name outside of the US as well. In the UK, for instance, it costs £279 ($365), down from £319 at launch. Canadians are asked to pay 400 local bucks after a $50 discount, while the French and German tags have been slashed from €349 to €329. That's at least as far as the official online Apple Store is concerned, because third-party retailers might be able to occasionally cut you significantly better deals.
View Full BioAdrian, a mobile technology enthusiast since the Nokia 3310 era, has been a dynamic presence in the tech journalism field, contributing to Android Authority, Digital Trends, and Pocketnow before joining PhoneArena in 2018. His expertise spans across various platforms, with a particular fondness for the diversity of the Android ecosystem. Despite the challenges of balancing full-time parenthood with his work, Adrian's passion for tech trends, running, and movies keeps him energized. His commitment to mid-range smartphones has led to an eclectic collection of devices, saved from personal bankruptcy by his preference for 'adequate' over 'overpriced'.
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