Apple's 'next important' acoustic updates will happen in 2024 at the earliest
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Apple (NASDAQ:AAPL) may have shown off a new version of its AirPods Pro wireless headphones this past September, but the tech giant's "next important" refresh to its acoustic product line isn't slated to happen until at least next year.
TF International Securities analyst Ming-Chi Kuo said on Friday that the tech giant isn't likely to release the HomePod mini 2, the AirPods Max 2 and a new low-cost version of the AirPods until the second-half of 2024, or perhaps the first part of 2025.
Apple (AAPL) shares slipped around 2% in premarket trading on Friday after reporting a weaker-than-expected December quarter and conservative guidance, largely due to foreign exchange and supply chain issues.
Last month, Apple (AAPL) continued to build out to its acoustic product line, as it unveiled the second-generation HomePod.
The new HomePod has "breakthrough" sound and enhanced Siri capabilities, including managing everyday tasks and controlling the smart home. It also offers support for immersive Spatial Audio tracks, the tech giant said.
The newly released smart speaker, which competes with the likes of Amazon's (AMZN) Echo series of speakers, Sonos (SONO) smart speakers and Google's (GOOG) (GOOGL) Home, comes in white and midnight, a new color made with 100 percent recycled mesh fabric, Apple (AAPL) added.
The HomePod, which retails for $299, is available, starting today.
Last month it was reported Apple (AAPL) had postponed development of its augmented reality glasses and would instead work on the second-generation of its oft-rumored mixed reality headset.