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The HomePod Mini 2 introduces an S10 chip designed specifically to enable advanced Siri AI capabilities, though these features are deferred to a future software update rather than launching immediately. This hardware upgrade marks a significant step toward integrating generative AI into Apple's smart home ecosystem, contingent on users having compatible iPhone devices. The product also adds non-AI features like synchronized sound glow and enhanced surround sound pairing with the new Apple TV 4K.
Apple announces the HomePod Mini 2, but it isn’t ready for Siri AI at launch
The HomePod Mini 2. | Image: Apple Apple is announcing the long-awaited HomePod Mini 2 with a new chip that can power Siri AI - but support for those new AI features won't be available at launch. The speaker is also getting a new sound glow feature that syncs its LED lights with a song's album art, and it can now be your Mac's default speaker. Up to four can also pair with the new Apple TV 4K for surround sound. And like everything this year, it's more expensive, too. The HomePod Mini 2 comes in pink, green, and a new shade of blue, along with white and black. It costs $149, $20 more than its predecessor, which is being discontinued. Preorders open today, October 13th, and … Read the full story at The Verge.
Apple is announcing the long-awaited HomePod Mini 2 with a new chip that can power Siri AI — but support for those new AI features won’t be available at launch. The speaker is also getting a new sound glow feature that syncs its LED lights with a song’s album art, and it can now be your Mac’s default speaker. Up to four can also pair with the new Apple TV 4K for surround sound. And like everything this year, it’s more expensive, too. The HomePod Mini…
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