Apple has launched the HomePod mini 2 at $149 in the US and Rs 12,990 in India — a $20 jump over the current $129 model, and $50 more than the original $99 launch price. Pre-orders open today. Units ship Friday, October 30. The new speaker lands alongside Apple Intelligence’s broader rollout, but Siri AI features won’t arrive until a later software update, and only when paired with an Apple Intelligence–enabled iPhone or iPad.
No timeline was given for that update. It replaces a device that hasn’t changed since 2020. Same size, same shape, same basic acoustic architecture. But under the hood: the S10 chip (up from S5), Wi-Fi 6E (from Wi-Fi 4), Bluetooth 6 (from Bluetooth 5), and a new ‘Sound Glow’ light ring that pulses with music.
It also supports default audio output on Macs with Wi-Fi 6E or later, a first for the mini line. Four HomePod mini 2 units can now be grouped as front/rear pairs for surround sound with the new Apple TV 4K. Microphones drop from four to three. Weight falls by 3%.
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