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HomePod

HomePod

Neutral
Mid-product Cycle

Nearly two years after discontinuing the original HomePod, Apple in January 2023 introduced an updated model powered by an S7 chip and featuring a four-inch woofer, five tweeters, four microphones, a U1 chip for Ultra Wideband features like handing off music from an iPhone, and support for Spatial Audio with Dolby Atmos.


HomePod Roundup

Best HomePod Deals

Days since last release

1154

Average

 
1818

Recent releases

1818
HomePod Mini

HomePod Mini

Don't Buy
Updates Soon

  • HomePod mini is a smaller, more affordable version of the original HomePod that has similar features but in a cheaper package. New blue, orange, and yellow color options were released in November 2021, while space gray was replaced with a similar midnight color in July 2024.


HomePod Mini Roundup

Days since last release

1981

Average

 

Recent releases

Mac Pro

Mac Pro

Caution
Approaching End of Cycle

The Mac Pro is Apple highest-end Mac for professionals and in June 2023 it became the final Mac to transition from Intel processors to Apple silicon. It is based on a the M2 Ultra chip and starts at $6,999, so this machine is only for the most serious professional users.


Mac Pro Roundup

Days since last release

1016

Average

 
938

Recent releases

1273
2182
Vision Pro

Vision Pro

Buy Now
Just Updated

Apple Vision Pro is Apple's first wearable headset device, offering a mixed-reality "spatial computing" experience. Updated in October 2025 with a faster M5 chip and a new Dual Knit Band. It's priced starting at $3,499.


Vision Pro Roundup

Days since last release

Average

 
635

Recent releases