Lifestyle9to5MacApple announces HomePod mini 2: Siri AI, new colors, Sound Glow, more
Apple has launched the HomePod mini 2 with a new chip, upgraded Siri AI, a light-show feature called Sound Glow, and fresh colour options.
Apple has officially announced the new HomePod mini 2 smart speaker. The new product was announced by Apple today alongside...
Apple announced the HomePod mini 2 smart speaker alongside a new HomeView display and the fourth-generation Apple TV 4K, with pre-orders open now.
The new model swaps the old S5 chip for an S10 chip, adds upgraded Siri AI, and introduces Sound Glow, which pulses light in sync with music using album artwork colours.
For the first time, four HomePod mini 2 speakers paired with the new Apple TV 4K can create a four-speaker surround sound home theatre experience.
Pre-orders are open now, so if you have been thinking about a smart speaker or home theatre setup with Apple TV 4K, this is the newest option to consider.
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