"Recycle Mode" has been controversial from the start, and Sonos has finally decided to bring it to an end.
Sonos is ending the controversial Recycle Mode that bricked older devices
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Sonos CEO says legacy products will continue getting security patches and bug fixes
Earlier this week, Sonos made waves by announcing that its legacy products would stop getting support.
Sonos to nix support for older devices in May [Updated]
Smart speaker maker Sonos announced Tuesday that it is phasing out development for several of its oldest products. The company said in a blog post that it will no longer update software or add new features for original Zone Players, Connect, Connect:Amp, first-generation Play:5, CR200, and Bridge devices beginning in May.
Amazon reportedly working on an Echo speaker to compete directly with the HomePod
Amazon has a variety of Echo speakers available already, including the Echo Show with a 5.5-inch display that it announced earlier this year. But it sounds like it has another one on the way.
Apple Music comes to Alexa in Australia and New Zealand via Echo, Fire TV & Sonos devices
Apple Music is now available on Amazon Echo and Fire TV devices and Sonos speakers sold in Australia and New Zealand, allowing customers to request a song through Alexa.
Select Sonos speakers gain AirPlay 2 support
It took longer than expected, but an AirPlay 2-focused firmware update for select Sonos speakers at long last began rolling out today via their iPhone and iPad app.
Sonos unveils Beam smart sound bar, confirms AirPlay 2 and Siri coming to its speakers in July
Sonos today unveiled a brand-new smart sound bar for your TV with dual-assistant support and beam-forming mics whilst confirming that Siri voice control and AirPlay 2, the latest and greatest version of Apple's local media-streaming technology, are both coming to the One, second-generation Play:5, Playbase and future speakers via a free software update in July.
Sonos cuts 96 employees in a bid to boost profitability ahead of IPO
Wireless-speaker company Sonos is cutting 96 employees from its global workforce of 1,500 people as it seeks to boost profitability ahead of an anticipated initial public offering (IPO).
Sonos welcomes HomePod with a snarky playlist hosted on Spotify
HomePod is here and competitors are taking notice.
Sonos debuts One speaker with Alexa, support for AirPlay 2 & Google Assistant due in 2018
Sonos on Wednesday announced its HomePod competitor, the $199 One wireless speaker, that will launch with Amazon Alexa on October 24, with support for Google's Assistant and Apple's AirPlay 2 feature coming in 2018.
Apple Music and Sonos promote partnership in new TV spot
Apple Music and Sonos teamed up to release a new television spot on Monday night, promoting their recently-announced partnership. The ad, which debuted during the Grammy Music Awards, features products from both brands, as well as a handful of music stars.
We've embedded the ad below, but for a little context, the stars you see are Killer Mike, a hip-hop artist and part of the popular duo Run the Jewels; Matt Berninger, frontman for indie rock band The National; and Annie Clark, better known by her stage name St. Vincent.
Apple Music now available on Sonos wireless speakers worldwide
As of today, owners of Sonos systems around the world can stream Apple Music directly through their wireless speaker hardware, the company announced. Anyone with an Apple Music subscription, or even a free trial, can stream any song from Apple's catalog to their Sonos speakers.
Just choose Add Music Service in Sonos's companion iPhone app, scroll down to the Apple Music icon and log into your account.