Why is Beats Pill discontinued?

Apple has determined that, in rare cases, the battery in the Beats Pill XL Speaker may overheat and pose a fire safety risk . This product has been sold worldwide since January 2014 by Beats, Apple, and other retailers.

Have Beats stopped making speakers?

With the discontinuation of the speaker, the Beats line now focuses solely on headphones, and there is no longer a Beats-branded speaker option nor does Apple offer a battery-powered speaker .

Do they still make Beats speakers?

In fact, Apple hasn't released another portable speaker (under either its Apple or its Beats brands), despite its expansion into smart home speakers with the since-discontinued HomePod and the smaller HomePod mini — the sole standalone speaker that Apple currently sells.

Is beats owned by Apple?

The brand's continued success helps bring the energy, emotion and excitement of playback in the recording studio back to the listening experience for music lovers worldwide. Beats was acquired by Apple Inc. in July 2014 .

How long does the Beats Pill last?

Some customers also say that it connects directly to the Beats Pill app that require the product serial. Customers are mixed about the battery life of the speakers. Some mention it has exceptional good battery life, it charges quickly, and lasts 8-12 hours .

Why do my Beats sound weird?

Check that your audio source is on and working . If your audio source is a computer or laptop, try adjusting the configuration settings. If you still hear distorted sound, try a different audio source and an alternate cable.

When was the Beats Pill released?

October 2012 —The Beats Pill was the brand's first, non-headset-related product release. This sleek, easily transportable speaker had a capsule-based design with a curved appearance and used Bluetooth to connect to other devices.

Will there be a new Beats pill?

Beats quietly pulled all Pill speakers from its lineup in 2022. With the exception of a brief and extremely limited-run reappearance when Beats released a Pill Plus co-branded with surf- and street-style brand Stussy, the Pill has been effectively extinct for almost two years.

Is Beats owned by Bose?

The company was founded in 2006 by music producer Dr. Dre and record company executive Jimmy Iovine. Since 2014, it has been an Apple subsidiary. The subsidiary's product line is primarily focused on headphones and speakers.

Who owns the Beats pill?

The Beats Pill+ was unveiled in October 2015, as the first revision to the product released under Apple Inc. ownership.

What happen to the Beats Pill?

The Beats Pill+ was the last speaker under the Beats brand, and was formally discontinued in January 2022 . However, this isn't the first time the Pill+ has returned from the grave. In March, a limited-edition version of the speaker was sold in partnership with Stussy, complete with a skull and crossbones aesthetic.

Why did Beats discontinue?

A Beats spokesperson confirmed the news, but declined to go into detail on why these specific products have gotten the axe. It's reasonable to speculate that their sales came in well below the company's more established hits .

Will there be a new Beats Pill?

Beats quietly pulled all Pill speakers from its lineup in 2022. With the exception of a brief and extremely limited-run reappearance when Beats released a Pill Plus co-branded with surf- and street-style brand Stussy, the Pill has been effectively extinct for almost two years.

Which Beats Pill has been recalled?

Apple has issued a recall notice for all Beats Pill XL speakers, which the company says may prove a fire risk.

LeBron James Spotted With Unreleased Beats Pill Speaker (2024)

Saturday April 20, 2024 4:26 pm PDT by Eric Slivka

Ahead of tonight's NBA playoff game, the Los Angeles Lakers posted an Instagram reel showing superstar LeBron James arriving at Ball Arena in Denver carrying what appears to be an unreleased version of the Pill speaker from Apple's Beats brand.

The original Beats Pill was a wireless Bluetooth speaker introduced in 2012 prior to Apple's acquisition of Beats Electronics. It received a few updates in its first several years on the market, with the final revision being a redesigned Pill+ with a Lightning connector introduced under Apple's ownership in 2015.

The Pill+ remained on the market for a number of years in that form before being quietly discontinued in early 2022.

Based on today's video, it appears the Pill may soon be making a comeback, as the speaker in James' hand clearly shows a Beats logo and it includes a lanyard that was not present on previous versions of the speaker.

With the direction of Apple's product lineup, a USB-C port for charging appears likely. And given the previous Pill+ was introduced almost nine years ago, there have been significant advances in Bluetooth and other technologies since that time, so this upcoming version is likely to be a significant improvement. Specific details on the speaker, including a release date, however, remain unknown.

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JonnyMacx86

1 week ago

I miss the one time a celebrity was spotted with an unreleased iPhone
https://www.asiaone.com/digital/taiwan-celeb-jimmy-lin-spotted-unreleased-iphone-7-plus

I miss when an employee left an unreleased iPhone in a bar and we all assumed it was an unfinished prototype. Then it came out and looked basically the same, and we LOVED IT

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icanhazmac

1 week ago