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Next HomePod mini is expected to arrive October 30 with new features
Apple is expected to release a second-generation HomePod mini on October 30, alongside a new Apple TV 4K.
The smart speaker is expected to use an S10 chip, replacing the current model’s S5.
That chip is expected to enable Siri AI features, which would be new for Apple’s home products.
The speaker is also expected to support Wi-Fi 7 and include an N1 chip for Thread and Matter connections.
The current HomePod mini supports Wi-Fi 4, so the changes would update its processing and wireless capabilities.
The new model is expected to come in pink, green and blue, as well as midnight and white.
Its price has not been confirmed; the current model rose from $99 to $129 in June.
Apple’s new HomeView smart home hub is expected later, in mid-November.
Apple’s second-generation HomePod mini is expected to arrive in stores on October 30, according to Bloomberg’s Mark Gurman, as reported by 9to5Mac.
The updated speaker is expected to use an S10 chip, replacing the current model’s S5.
The S10 is expected to enable Siri AI features on the HomePod mini for the first time.
The speaker is also expected to support Wi-Fi 7 and use Apple’s N1 networking chip for Thread and Matter.
New color options are expected to include pink, green and blue, alongside midnight and white.
- Who
- Apple is expected to release the second-generation HomePod mini.
- What
- The updated speaker is expected to include a new chip, Siri AI features and networking upgrades.
- When
- It is expected to arrive in stores on October 30.
- Where
- In stores; a specific location is not stated.
- Why
- Not stated
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9to5Mac published its report on the expected HomePod mini update.
The second-generation HomePod mini is expected to arrive in stores.
The HomeView smart home hub is expected to arrive.
- Expected release date
- October 30
- Current chip
- S5
- Expected chip
- S10
- Expected networking chip
- Apple N1
- Expected Wi-Fi support
- Wi-Fi 7
- Expected colors
- Pink, green, blue, midnight and white
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