Apple may unveil HomePod mini 2 next week with a newer chip
Apple is reportedly planning to unveil a second-generation HomePod mini at its “Welcome home” event on Tuesday, October 13. Rumored additions include Siri AI support, Wi-Fi 7 and new colors, while major design changes are not expected.
A forecast as of publication. An announcement and on-sale availability require separate confirmation.
Apple is reportedly planning to unveil a second-generation HomePod mini at its “Welcome home” event on Tuesday, October 13. The announcement is expected in an Apple Newsroom release at about 9 a.m. Eastern Time (13:00 UTC), although the source does not present the timing as officially confirmed.
The new speaker is rumored to use a newer chip enabling Siri AI support, at least when paired with a nearby iPhone. Other reported additions include improved sound, Apple’s N1 chip with Wi-Fi 7, a second-generation Ultra Wideband chip and new colors such as pink and green.
New components, largely unchanged design
Major external design changes are not expected. The current HomePod mini uses the S5 chip, which debuted in the Apple Watch Series 5 in 2019.
Apple introduced the original HomePod mini on October 13, 2020. That would put roughly six years between the two generations if the reported launch takes place.
HomePod mini’s current price
Apple raised the HomePod mini’s U.S. price in June, from $99 to $129. The source does not say whether the rumored new model will cost more or less.
What we know
- Apple may unveil HomePod mini 2 at an event on October 13.
- The rumored speaker could add Siri AI, Wi-Fi 7 and second-generation Ultra Wideband.
- Pink and green are among the reported new color options.
- The current HomePod mini costs $129 in the U.S. after a June increase.
Trust: Single source
- The story relies on one publisher. A second independent confirmation has not been established from the cited sources.
- Sources: MacRumors.
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