LeBron James spotted with potential new Beats Pill speaker model
Basketball superstar LeBron James was recently seen carrying, what appears to be an unannounced model of the Beats Pill speaker. The Los Angeles Lakers shared an Instagram reel on Saturday (April 20), showing James arriving at Denver's Ball Arena with the device. The speaker in his possession was clearly marked with a Beats logo and featured a lanyard, a detail not present on previous versions of the speaker.
History and evolution of the speaker
The first Beats Pill, a wireless Bluetooth speaker, was launched in 2012 before Apple acquired Beats Electronics. The product underwent several updates in its early years, with the last significant update being a redesigned Pill+ featuring a Lightning connector, launched under Apple's ownership in 2015. The Pill+ remained on sale for several years until it was quietly phased out in early 2022.
Speculations surrounding the revival of Beats Pill
The video featuring James has sparked speculation about a possible revival of the Beats Pill. Given Apple's recent product trends, it is plausible that the new model will incorporate a USB-C port for charging. Considering that the previous Pill+ was launched almost nine years ago, significant enhancements can be expected due to technological advancements in Bluetooth and other areas since then. However, specific details about the speaker, including its launch date, remain undisclosed.
