Will the Full-Sized HomePod Get Siri AI? Apple's Website Offers a Clue

Apple has unveiled the HomePod mini 2, but their larger HomePod model has not been updated. However, the alt text for the image of the full-sized HomePod on Apple's order page now mentions a multi-colored Siri AI glow on top, which indicates that the larger HomePod may eventually be able to support Siri AI. While it's possible that Apple simply made an error, it's also possible that they are preparing to update the larger speaker.

The new HomePod mini 2 will feature Siri AI, but it won't be available right away. The update will arrive in a future software update, though Apple has not provided a timeframe for when that will happen. For the Siri AI on the HomePod mini 2 to work, it will require a paired iPhone or iPad that supports Apple Intelligence for requests involving a user's personal context.

Bloomberg's Mark Gurman previously reported that Apple planned to update the full-sized HomePod eventually. At this point, it's still unclear what Apple's plans are for the larger speaker, though the alt text on their website suggests that they may be preparing to add Siri AI support.