Apple’s second-generation HomePod is now 1,000 days old, with no sign of a refresh or third-generation model on the horizon.

HomePod 2 White and Midnight Feature Purple Blue
The original ‌HomePod‌ was announced at WWDC in 2017 and launched in 2018 after a heavily delayed release. The device was met with mixed reviews; critics praised its outstanding sound quality but pointed out its high price, missing features, and limited functionality compared to rivals.

Apple dropped its price from $349 to $299 in April 2019 and, in March 2021, the company…