Apple Puts HomePod mini 2 on Shelves at $149, Delaying Siri AI Update
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Updated · Cult of Mac · Oct 30
Apple Puts HomePod mini 2 on Shelves at $149, Delaying Siri AI Update
3 articles · Updated · Cult of Mac · Oct 30
Summary
$149 HomePod mini 2 reached Apple Stores and other retailers on Friday, giving buyers their first in-person access after preorders opened on Oct. 13.
The new model runs Apple’s S10 chip, which powers computational audio that adjusts music in real time while keeping the compact design, 360-degree sound and strong bass of the original mini.
Siri AI support remains a future software update at no extra charge, with some features requiring an Apple Intelligence-compatible iPhone or iPad.
Apple also added broader home-use options: the speaker can serve as a Mac’s default audio output and pair in a four-speaker setup with a fourth-generation Apple TV 4K.
The launch raises the mini’s price by $20 from the previous model’s most recent level, with five color options including pink, green, blue, white and midnight.