Apple has officially announced the new HomePod mini 2 smart speaker. The new product was announced by Apple today alongside the new HomeView smart display and fourth-gen Apple TV 4K.
HomePod mini 2 now available to pre-order
HomePod mini 2 features the same design as the original version. It comes in a variety of refreshed and returning color options: green, pink, blue, midnight, and white. It replaces the dated S5 chip with a new S10 chip to deliver new features and experiences.
Siri AI and Sound Glow are new to HomePod mini 2
Apple says the new HomePod mini 2 will work with Siri AI, Apple’s upgraded version of the personal assistant that debuted with iOS 27.
HomePod mini 2 also includes a new hardware feature called Sound Glow:
HomePod mini 2 can create a home theater experience
When paired with the new Apple TV 4K (fourth-gen), a pair of HomePod mini 2 speakers and a pair of full-size HomePod 2 speakers can create a new home theater experience as well:
Price and availability
Pre-orders start today ahead of the launch on October 30. The price is $149. Apple says it will run “HomePod software 27.2.” Apple adds that Siri AI will come in a future software update, suggesting it may not be available at launch.
The original HomePod mini was released in November 2020 for $99. Apple increased the price to $129 earlier this year.
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