The Google Home smart speaker goes on sale in the UK from tomorrow, but rumours regarding the sequel are already circulating.
According to a report from The Information, on Wednesday, Google wants to include a Wi-Fi router within the next iteration.
This would effectively combine Home and the Google Wi-Fi router into one all-singing-all-dancing device.
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As an added bonus, it would include mesh networking and enable Google Home 2 to act as a Wi-Fi range extender if positioned in black spots around the house.
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The £129 Google Home is already cheaper than the Echo and has the advantage of the power of Google Search, but is yet to boast the same level of third-party integrations.
Google Wi-Fi also goes on sale in the UK tomorrow for the same price, so it seems likely any combination of the two devices would cost a little more.
The company is offering a double pack for the reasonable sum of £229.
Will you be buying either when they go on sale in Blighty tomorrow? Share your thoughts in the comments section below.
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