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Apple Announcing HomePod Mini 2 Next Week With These New Features

Apple reportedly plans to unveil a new HomePod mini as part of the "Welcome home" product launch it announced for Tuesday, October 13. We expect the device to be announced in a press release shared on the Apple Newsroom website at around 9 a.m. Eastern Time on that day. The second-generation HomePod mini is rumored to feature a newer chip that enables Siri AI support (at least with a nearby…

Apple Announcing HomePod Mini 2 Next Week With These New Features

Apple is set to introduce an upgraded version of the HomePod mini next week, according to recent reports. The product launch, dubbed "Welcome home," is slated for Tuesday, October 13. The anticipated second-generation HomePod mini is expected to be unveiled through a press release published on the Apple Newsroom website, with the announcement occurring around 9 a.m. Eastern Time.

The forthcoming device is rumored to be equipped with a more advanced chip, enabling enhanced Siri AI capabilities, particularly when paired with a nearby iPhone. Additionally, the new HomePod mini is expected to deliver improved sound quality, thanks to Apple's N1 chip featuring Wi-Fi 7 support. The device will also incorporate a second-generation Ultra Wideband chip and offer new color choices, such as pink and green.

Interestingly, the original HomePod mini was unveiled on the same date in 2020, marking a six-year wait for a refreshed model. The current HomePod mini is powered by the S5 chip, which was first introduced in the Apple Watch Series 5 back in 2019. In June, the HomePod mini underwent a price increase, now retailing at $129 in the U.S., up from its previous price of $99.

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