Apple Says HomePod Mini 2 Won't Support Siri AI Right Away
Siri AI support on the new HomePod mini 2 will be "available later" as part of a "future software update," according to Apple . In other words, do not expect Siri AI to be available on the speaker when it launches on Friday, October 30. Siri AI on the HomePod mini 2 will require an Apple Intelligence-enabled iPhone or iPad for requests involving personal context. Related Roundup: HomePod mini…
Apple has introduced the HomePod mini 2 alongside a new lineup of home devices, including the HomeView smart display, Apple TV 4K, and the Apple Home Collection. According to The Indian Express, the HomeView is a seven-inch smart display featuring a Liquid Retina Display that recognizes faces to switch between shared and personalized views.
While Siri AI is a major feature of the new HomePod mini 2, it will not be available upon the product's launch on October 30. MacRumors reports that Siri AI support will arrive later via a future software update. 9to5Mac notes that the feature will require an Apple Intelligence-enabled iPhone or iPad to handle requests involving personal context.
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