Since it's wireless from the device anyway, Airplay and Casting is a logical progression I guess. Instead of supporting a native plugin they have to constantly update for new devices, they can rely on the native phone/tablet support that AirPlay2 and Google Cast offer.
If true, it sounds like a major revamp of the SONOS UI & backend is coming. Wonder what integration it is going to broken *yikes*. Wonder if the new UI & features will be better or worse.
The SONOS Connect is one of the oldest models now. I'm sure with new revamped software, it will probably be discontinued and a new version released (with AirPlay2) - not sure why they didn't do it when they launched the SONOS AMP. Maybe development delays? Also if true, then probably the PLAYBAR will get discontinued and a new updated version as well. Play:1 discontinued (should have been with the SONOS ONE). Then that only leaves the Play:3 - wonder if a replacement will come or just outright discontinue of that series?
