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Michael Long
Michael Long

Jun 27, 2021

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Apple’s HomePod Didn’t Have To Die

Some thoughts on how Apple missed a major opportunity in the home.

I was in an Apple store last week looking to buy another HomePod. No, not the new HomePod mini, but the original HomePod. Only to find out that they were no longer in stock in the store — or online, for that matter.

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I write about Apple, Swift, and technology. I’m also interested in a new challenge. Please check out my About page for more details.

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