Apple announces the HomePod Mini 2, but it isn’t ready for Siri AI at launch
Apple has announced the HomePod Mini 2, featuring the S10 chip to support future Siri AI capabilities. While the device includes new aesthetic features and improved integration, the advanced AI functions will not be available until a later software update.
Why it matters
This release signals Apple's commitment to integrating its proprietary AI into home hardware, though it highlights the current industry trend of launching hardware before software features are fully ready.
Apple is announcing the long-awaited HomePod Mini 2 with a new chip that can power Siri AI — but support for those new AI features won’t be available at launch. The speaker is also getting a new sound glow feature that syncs its LED lights with a song’s album art, and it can now be your Mac’s default speaker. Up to four can also pair with the new Apple TV 4K for surround sound. And like everything this year, it’s more expensive, too.
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