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Huh. Color me surprised: #Apple added support for AirPlay 2 and the Home app to the AirPort Express.
Aug 28, 2018 at 8:18pmWeb
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I knew I should've linked some news when I saw this, because I had a hard time believing it too.

Here: Apple adds AirPlay 2 support to Airport Express with firmware update: https://www.macobserver.com/news/product-news/airport-express-airplay-2-support/

Apple Adds AirPlay 2 Support to AirPort Express with Firmware Update - The Mac Observer

Apple just released Firmware Update 7.8 for the 802.11n AirPort Express with support for AirPlay 2 audio streaming.

The Mac Observer
Show threadJacob DrabikAug 29, 2018
@chartier I have been so busy that I would’ve totally missed this, but I I might be in the 3% that it matters to. Thank you for boosting!
Show threadWayne DixonAug 28, 2018
@chartier wait, what? Was there a firmware upgrade released?
Show threadSoup-Like Gender Homogenate ✅Aug 28, 2018
@chartier Sadly, I only have an original AirPort Express. (But it was only $7!)
Show threadEdAug 28, 2018
@chartier i thought they announced that they werent gonna support it anymore?
Show threadWayne DixonAug 28, 2018
@edwellbrook @chartier I think they’re still offering support, just not selling any new ones.
Show threadWayne DixonAug 28, 2018
@edwellbrook @chartier unfortunately, my Airport express is not one of these. I have an old B/G one.
Show threadACCOUNT MOVEDAug 28, 2018

@waynedixon @edwellbrook Ah, the Original Best Design Don't @ Me Edition.

😢

Show threadRhett RogersAug 28, 2018
@chartier makes me happy as I own one of these. Maybe they are interested in doing routers again in the future.
Show threadsirshannonAug 28, 2018
@chartier Oh wow. Nice. I hope I didn’t throw away my unused express last Spring after setting up the new network.
Show threadRaygan KellyAug 28, 2018
@chartier Did they actually ship an update for it? I've heard there was an on again off again mention of it in the beta, but I've been waiting for a sure thing before I try to pick up a used on on eBay.
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@raygan I should've linked the news I saw, but yes. It's all over my Apple feeds.

Which, if you care, you can see here: http://feedly.com/chartier

Show threadRaygan KellyAug 28, 2018
@chartier thanks I probably should have just googled it before bugging you! That’s exciting news.
Show threadACCOUNT MOVEDAug 28, 2018
@raygan Nah. My fault for not doing due diligence and giving y'all a solid link to follow. Bit out of character for me, actually. But hey, at least it's true!
Show threadRalph Waldo Pickle ChipsAug 28, 2018
@chartier They released a software update for a discontinued product? Bet it was some summer intern's project, lol...
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Show threadCasey KolderupAug 28, 2018
@chartier time to buy some refurb, I guess. Is audio on that model just 3.5mm jacks?
Show threadRhett RogersAug 28, 2018
@casey @chartier yup
Show threadCasey KolderupAug 28, 2018
@SerenadeXS @chartier awesome, thanks!