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Apple’s second-generation HomePod Mini launched on October 30, 2026, priced at $149. The device features an S10 chip for faster response times, new color options including green, and support for low-latency Mac audio. While hardware improvements are notable, the highly anticipated Siri AI integration is delayed until a future software update.
Apple’s HomePod mini 2 begins shipping on October 30, 2026, featuring an S10 chip, Wi-Fi 6E, and new color options. The device supports low-latency Mac audio and four-speaker surround sound, but Siri AI functionality is delayed until a future software update. A concurrent software update enables Sound Glow and lock controls across existing HomePod models.
Apple is rolling out a software update that brings the 'Sound Glow' lighting feature to existing HomePod mini and second-generation HomePod models, not just the newly released HomePod mini 2. The update, currently in beta, allows the top of the speaker to display animated colors based on album artwork. While the original 2018 HomePod remains unsupported, the update also adds capabilities for using HomePods as Mac speakers and Apple TV surround sound.