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Report: HomePod mini 2 to release on October 30 with these upgrades
9to5Mac • • general
Key Points:
- Apple is set to unveil a new lineup of Home products, including the updated HomePod mini 2, Apple TV 4K, a smart home hub called HomeView, and new smart home accessories in collaboration with LG.
- The HomePod mini 2 will feature the S10 chip, an upgrade from the current S5, enabling Siri AI capabilities for the first time on Apple’s Home products and enhanced integration with HomeView for voice control and synchronized music playback.
- The device will also include Apple’s N1 networking chip supporting Thread, Matter protocols, and Wi-Fi 7, improving connectivity compared to the current model’s Wi-Fi 4.
- New color options for the HomePod mini 2 will include pink, green, and blue, alongside the existing midnight and white finishes.
- The HomePod mini 2 and Apple TV 4K are expected to launch on October 30th, with the HomeView hub arriving in mid-November; pricing is anticipated to remain around $129 following recent adjustments.
