Google is planning to release a new miniature version of its Google Home smart speaker.

At $49, the speaker will compete directly with Amazon’s Echo Dot, which is also sold for about $50.

It comes as no surprise, but price is the number one determinant of why consumers buy a smart speaker.

Like the Echo Dot, the speaker will be plugged into the wall, rather than featuring rechargeable batteries.

Smart and pretty expected move from Google 👍

Their only option with Google Home for 130$ was a pretty big barrier for most of the people in comparison with 49$ price for Echo Dot from Amazon.

https://venturebeat.com/2017/09/19/google-home-mini-will-reportedly-sell-for-49/