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Apple has launched the HomePod mini 2, updating its compact smart speaker with a new S10 chip, refreshed color options, and support for the newly upgraded Siri AI assistant. The speaker also introduces Sound Glow, a glowing light display on top that reacts to music in real time, and the device is available for pre-order now alongside the new Apple TV 4K and HomeView display.
Apple introduced a refreshed Apple TV 4K during its 'Welcome home' event, its first update to the product in four years. The device features an A19 chip with faster CPU and GPU performance, built-in far-field microphones for hands-free Siri use, and an upgraded Siri Remote with Find My support. Pre-orders begin today at $299, with shipping starting November 13; the remote alone is available separately for $59.
Apple unveiled the HomePod mini 2, which keeps the original's design but adds three new fabric colors (blue, green, pink) alongside white and Midnight. New features include Sound Glow lighting that mirrors album art or soundscapes, persistent AirPlay pairing with any Mac, and support for up to four HomePod mini 2 or second-gen HomePod units as surround sound with the Apple TV 4K. The new Siri AI capability is planned for the device but will not be available at launch, with no timeframe given.
Apple introduced three new devices at a New York media event: the Apple HomeView, its first smart display with a 7-inch screen and speaker base; the HomePod Mini 2; and a fourth-generation Apple TV 4K. The company also showed smart-home accessories built with LG and Schneider Electric, including a video doorbell, thermostats and security cameras. HomeView runs a standalone operating system without App Store access, instead offering a curated set of apps like Messages, Safari and FaceTime plus select third-party apps.
Apple has begun taking preorders for HomeView, a $299 smart home display with a seven-inch squircle screen. It launches November 13th in multiple colors, with buyers able to choose between a speaker base with a down-firing woofer and passive radiators, or a wall-mounted version without the extra audio hardware, both priced the same.
Apple introduced the HomePod Mini 2, which keeps a similar design to its predecessor but adds new pink and green color options alongside a redesigned blue, plus existing black and white. The $149 speaker features an upgraded S10 chip for future Siri AI capabilities, a sound glow lighting effect matching album art, and the ability to serve as a Mac's default speaker. Preorders start today with shipping beginning October 30th, alongside Apple's new HomeView smart display and other smart home products.
Apple has launched a new Apple TV 4K featuring its A19 chip, promising 50% faster CPU and up to twice the GPU performance of the prior model, along with three far-field microphones for hands-free Siri commands powered by Apple Intelligence. The device ships with a redesigned remote made of recycled aluminum that supports Find My and Precision Finding, and preorders open today ahead of a November 13 launch at $299, with the remote sold separately for $59.
Apple has begun taking preorders for the second-generation HomePod Mini, which runs on the S10 chip first introduced in the Apple Watch Series 10. The speaker can anchor a four-speaker surround setup with the new Apple TV 4K, work as audio output for Wi-Fi 6E-equipped Macs, and display album artwork through its top LED array.
At its 'Welcome Home' event, Apple introduced HomeView, its first dedicated smart home hub, priced at $299 with a 7-inch touchscreen, 12-megapixel camera, and facial recognition for up to six users. The company also refreshed the HomePod Mini and Apple TV 4K, and unveiled new smart home and security accessories built with third-party manufacturers.
Elgato has released the Wave Go, its first wireless microphone aimed at mobile content creators, priced at $99.99. The AirPod-sized, seven-gram clip-on mic offers condenser audio with EQ shift, auto gain, and noise cancellation, and pairs with a USB-C receiver compatible with iPhones, Android devices, and iPads over a 2.4GHz connection. An optional Smart Handle accessory converts it into a full-size interview mic and charges it, extending battery life to roughly 48 hours total.
Apple unveiled the HomePod Mini 2, priced at $149 (up $20 from the original), featuring an S10 chip, new pink/green/blue color options, sound glow LED lighting synced to album art, and Mac default-speaker support. Preorders begin October 13th with shipping on October 30th, but the Siri AI features the chip is built to support won't be available until a later software update. Apple also announced the HomeView smart display, a new Apple TV 4K, and smart home devices made with LG Electronics and Schneider Electric.
Apple unveiled a fourth-generation Apple TV 4K featuring built-in far-field microphones for hands-free Siri interaction and a redesigned remote with Find My support. The device, part of Apple's broader smart home push alongside a HomeView display and HomePod Mini 2, costs $299, runs on an A19 chip, and supports Wi-Fi 7, Bluetooth 6, and surround sound pairing with up to four HomePods. Preorders began October 13th, with availability starting November 13th.