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Apple announces HomePod mini 2: Siri AI, new colors, Sound Glow, more
Apple has officially announced the new HomePod mini 2 smart speaker. The new product was announced by Apple today alongside the new HomeView smart display and fourth-gen Apple TV 4K.
HomePod mini 2 features the same design as the original version. It comes in a variety of refreshed and returning color options: green, pink, blue, midnight, and white. It replaces the dated S5 chip with a new S10 chip to deliver new features and experiences.
Apple says the new HomePod mini 2 will work with Siri AI, Apple’s upgraded version of the personal assistant that debuted with iOS 27.
Powered by an entirely new architecture built on the latest generation of Apple Foundation Models, Siri AI transforms the HomePod mini experience and helps users get more done than ever before.
When paired with an Apple Intelligence-enabled iPhone or iPad, HomePod mini can tap into a user’s personal context to help them find what they need in the moment.
I'm curious about the choice of putting a picture of an iMac with two mini; does that mean that mini 2 can finally be used with a Mac for FaceTime call etc. without a lag?
Edit: I read the fine prints and yes looks like HomePod mini 2 can finally handle video calls without a lag as long as your Mac comes with Wifi 6E. I might consider a pair just for that but only if I find a nice discount at some point cause I'm not spending 300$ on a pair, that just way too expensive
HomePod mini 2 also includes a new hardware feature called Sound Glow:
With Sound Glow, the top of HomePod mini transforms into a visual canvas that glows and pulses in sync with the music, reacting in real time to bass and treble. The song’s album artwork from Now Playing generates a color-matched light experience that’s unique to every song, and users can pick a soundscape like rain to trigger bespoke animations for a soothing atmosphere.
When paired with the new Apple TV 4K (fourth-gen), a pair of HomePod mini 2 speakers and a pair of full-size HomePod 2 speakers can create a new home theater experience as well: