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Apple has released the HomePod Mini 2, replacing a model that had gone unchanged for six years. The new speaker runs on Apple's S10 chip, also used in the Apple Watch Series 10 and 11, and adds Siri AI support, surround sound pairing with Apple TV 4K, and an LED lighting feature tied to audio playback. It retains prior capabilities such as HomeKit hub functions, Sound Recognition alerts, and its compact design.
Apple announced that its new Siri AI features, launching with the redesigned Apple TV 4K, will also come as beta software to Apple TV 4K units dating back to the second generation released in 2021. The update will arrive as part of tvOS 27.2 this fall, on or before the new Apple TV 4K's November 13 release date.
Apple unveiled a new lineup of home-focused products Tuesday, headlined by the Apple HomeView smart display, which can sit on a tabletop or mount on a wall. The device has a 7-inch Liquid Retina screen, Apple's A18 chip, Siri AI integration, and can recognize up to six different users for personalized profiles. The event came about a month after Apple introduced the iPhone 18 Pro, Pro Max and folding iPhone Duo.
At its 'Welcome Home' event, Apple introduced the HomePod Mini 2, a four-inch smart speaker powered by the new S10 chip that optimizes music playback in real time. The speaker starts at $149, ships in five new colors on October 30, and will later gain expanded Siri AI capabilities through a software update. Basic Siri functions like reminders, questions, and Apple Home device control are available at launch.
Apple's website confirms that HomePod mini 2, shipping October 30, will not include the Siri AI assistant features advertised as a key selling point at launch. A footnote on Apple's site states Siri AI is 'coming in a future software update,' with the delay also confirmed in Apple's press release.
Apple unveiled the HomeView, a $299 smart home hub with a touchscreen, speaker, Siri AI, and security camera dashboard, set to go on sale November 13 with preorders starting October 13. The device can recognize up to six individual users via facial recognition and presence sensors, switching to personalized home screens, and supports FaceTime and shared photo albums.
Apple announced HomeView, a smart screen-and-speaker device that acts as a control hub for smart home gadgets including cameras, a door lock, and thermostats from LG and Schneider Electric. The device pulls recently used app data from a connected iPhone or iPad and uses an upgraded Siri to respond to personalized, context-aware requests, such as playing a song mentioned in a text message. It also includes a recipe mode that formats ingredient lists and directions from compatible web recipes, with tappable inline timers.
Apple unveiled HomeView, a wall- or tabletop-mountable smart home hub with a 7-inch screen that recognizes individual household members by face and shows them relevant information. The device starts at $299 and ships Nov. 13, alongside a refreshed $299 Apple TV 4K with a trackable remote and a $149 HomePod Mini in new colors. All three products feature Apple's recently released Siri AI, letting users carry conversations from the hub to their iPhone or iPad.
Apple introduced the HomePod mini 2 at its smart home event, raising the price to $149 from the original's $99 launch price in 2020. The new speaker features an S10 chip for improved audio performance, smart home alarm detection, a glowing visual display called 'Sound Glow,' and tighter integration with other Apple devices. Siri AI-powered multi-turn conversations were announced but will arrive later via software update, with pre-orders starting immediately and shipping October 30.
Apple has announced a new Apple TV 4K featuring Siri AI, a conversational version of Siri built on its next-generation Apple Intelligence, along with built-in far-field microphones for hands-free voice control. The device offers faster performance and, when paired with HomePod mini 2 or HomePod (2nd generation) speakers, supports a more immersive surround sound home theater setup. Pre-orders open today, with availability starting November 13.
Apple announced a refreshed $299 Apple TV 4K featuring an A19 chip, three far-field microphones for remote-free Siri commands, and an updated remote with a built-in speaker to help locate it. The device also supports four-speaker surround sound when paired with HomePod mini 2 or HomePod 2, and integrates Apple's updated Siri for content discovery and recommendations. Pre-orders begin today, with availability starting November 13.
Apple introduced the HomeView smart speaker at its Welcome Home event in New York, featuring a seven-inch square Liquid Retina display, two full-range drivers for Spatial Audio, and Apple's A18 chip. The device acts as a home hub for entertainment, smart home control, and interacting with Apple Intelligence and the revamped Siri assistant, while also personalizing itself to recognize individual users.