{
  "id": 13738384,
  "title": "Report: HomePod mini 2 to release on October 30 with these upgrades",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/11/report-homepod-mini-2-to-release-on-october-30-with-these-upgrades",
  "topic": "tech",
  "section": "Tech",
  "published": "2026-10-11T14:56:13.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "9to5Mac",
    "slug": "9to5mac",
    "url": "https://9to5mac.com/2026/10/11/apple-homepod-mini-2-release-date/"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Apple is set to unveil its latest lineup of Home products, including an updated HomePod mini, Apple TV 4K, and a new smart home hub called 'HomeView', in collaboration with LG. According to Bloomberg's Mark Gurman, the HomePod mini 2 will feature the S10 chip, an upgrade from the current S5 chip. This chip enhancement will enable Siri AI features for the HomePod mini, marking a first for Apple's Home products. Additionally, the HomePod mini 2 will extend HomeView throughout the house, allowing voice control and music playback to sync up with HomeView.\n\nThe HomePod mini 2 will also be available in new colors, including pink, green, and blue, in addition to the existing midnight and white options. It will be equipped with Apple's N1 networking chip, serving as both a Thread and Matter radio, as well as offering Wi-Fi 7 support. Currently, the HomePod mini only supports Wi-Fi 4. While the pricing for the HomePod mini 2 has not been confirmed, it is expected to remain at $129, similar to the price increase from $99 to $129 in June due to memory-related hikes.\n\nThe HomePod mini 2 is anticipated to release on October 30th, alongside the new Apple TV 4K, with the HomeView following in mid-November.",
  "summary": "In just a couple days, Apple should be unveiling its long-awaited new lineup of new Home products. That includes an updated HomePod mini, Apple TV 4K , the brand-new smart home hub called ‘HomeView’ , as well as a new lineup of smart home accessories, in collaboration with LG. Here’s what to expect with the HomePod mini 2. more…",
  "key_points": [
    "HomePod mini 2 to release on October 30 with S10 chip upgrade",
    "HomePod mini 2 extends HomeView throughout the house for voice control",
    "HomePod mini 2 available in new colors and supports Wi-Fi 7"
  ],
  "editors_take": null,
  "illustration": null,
  "coverage": {
    "outlets": 1,
    "also_reported_by": []
  },
  "ai_generated": true,
  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}