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Apple Announces $149 HomePod Mini 2 With Siri AI, 'Sound Glow', and Four-Speaker Surround Sound
MacRumors • • general
Key Points:
- Apple unveiled a new HomePod mini featuring an S10 chip that enhances audio quality through real-time optimization of dynamic range, loudness, and acoustic performance.
- The device introduces a Sound Glow feature that visually animates the top surface in sync with music, using colors derived from album artwork for a unique visual experience.
- Up to four HomePod minis can be paired with the latest Apple TV 4K to create a calibrated four-speaker surround sound system, and the HomePod mini also functions as a speaker for Mac.
- Siri AI support will be added in a future update, enabling voice recognition for up to six users and personalized interactions when paired with compatible Apple devices.
- The new HomePod mini 2, available in five colors, will launch on October 30 with a price of $149, and pre-orders are currently open.
