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Apple Quietly Discontinues Beats Pill+ Speaker

You can still find it, but probably not for long

By Rob Rich Rob Rich News Reporter College for Creative Studies Rob is a freelance tech reporter with experience writing for a variety of outlets, including IGN, Unwinnable, 148Apps, Gamezebo, Pocket Gamer, Fanbolt, Zam, and more. lifewire's editorial guidelines Published on January 10, 2022 02:30PM EST Fact checked by Jerri Ledford Fact checked by Jerri Ledford Western Kentucky University Gulf Coast Community College Jerri L. Ledford has been writing, editing, and fact-checking tech stories since 1994. Her work has appeared in Computerworld, PC Magazine, Information Today, and many others. lifewire's fact checking process Tweet Share Email Tweet Share Email Smart & Connected Life Mobile Phones Internet & Security Computers & Tablets Smart Life Home Theater & Entertainment Software & Apps Social Media Streaming Gaming It looks like the Beats Pill+ portable Bluetooth speaker might be on the outs, as listings have been quietly removed from several major online retailers. If you've been planning on purchasing a Beats Pill+ portable speaker, you might want to grab what you can find now. Listings for the wireless speaker have been removed from multiple storefronts, including Apple's webstore and the official Beats by Dre shop. B&H Photo also lists the Beats Pill+ as "discontinued." William Bayreuther / Unsplash Granted the Pill+ is over six years old now. It made its debut in October of 2015. But as 9to5Mac points out there doesn't seem to be a new model on the horizon to act as a replacement. In fact, Apple no longer appears to have any properly portable speakers. While the HomePod Mini may be small and can connect wirelessly, it still needs to be plugged into a wall to be functional. It's worth noting that, while the Pill+ may be disappearing, there are still other portable speaker options for Apple users. Lifewire's own pick for the best overall portable speaker, the JBL Flip 5, is still readily available, for example. As of this writing, you can still find the Beats Pill+ for its lower $169 price point on Amazon. It's also still showing in stock for the regular $229 MSRP at Target and Walmart. Was this page helpful? Thanks for letting us know! Get the Latest Tech News Delivered Every Day Subscribe Tell us why! Other Not enough details Hard to understand Submit More from Lifewire iPhone 15: News, Rumors, and Estimated Price, Release Date, and Specs The Best Cyber Monday Deals You Can Still Find JBL Flip 5 Review: A Rich-Sounding Speaker with a Hefty Price How to Unfollow on TikTok iPhone 14: Release Date, Specs, Price, and News The 9 Best Waterproof Bluetooth Speakers of 2022 The 7 Best Bluetooth Speakers, Tested by Experts Sennheiser HD1 Free Review: Underrated Bluetooth Headphones The Best Tech Deals Under $50 The 8 Best JBL Speakers of 2022 The 7 Best Portable Speakers of 2022 JBL Charge 4 Review: A Stellar Waterproof Speaker How to Repair Corrupted Password List Files (PWL Files) How to Speed up a Chromebook These Excellent Beats by Dre Earphones are $120 off at Amazon The 7 Best Speakers of 2022 Newsletter Sign Up Newsletter Sign Up Newsletter Sign Up Newsletter Sign Up Newsletter Sign Up By clicking “Accept All Cookies”, you agree to the storing of cookies on your device to enhance site navigation, analyze site usage, and assist in our marketing efforts. Cookies Settings Accept All Cookies