9to5Mac reports: Apple unveiled HomePod mini 2 yesterday (pre-order here), exactly six years after the first HomePod mini debuted.
AI⏱ 1 min read · Source: 9to5Mac
⚡ Key Takeaways
- HomePod mini 2 is getting Siri AI support, bringing similar capabilities found in iOS 27 to Siri on your HomePod.
- But the new HomePod mini 2 runs a much more modern S10 chip.
- S10 is the main reason HomePod mini 2 supports Siri AI while the original model doesn’t.
9to5Mac reports: Apple unveiled HomePod mini 2 yesterday (pre-order here), exactly six years after the first HomePod mini debuted. Here’s everything new in HomePod mini 2 compared to the original model.
Key Points
- HomePod mini 2 is getting Siri AI support, bringing similar capabilities found in iOS 27 to Siri on your HomePod.
- But the new HomePod mini 2 runs a much more modern S10 chip.
- S10 is the main reason HomePod mini 2 supports Siri AI while the original model doesn’t.
The Details
Siri AI won’t be available right when HomePod mini 2 ships, but it’s expected to arrive as a software update next month. Additionally, while it’s unclear if performance will be impacted, HomePod mini 2 has three far-field microphones for interacting with Siri, down from the four offered in HomePod mini.
Wider Coverage
The story is also being covered by ZDNET, indicating broad interest across the technology press.
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Source: This article is based on reporting by 9to5Mac (Ryan Christoffel). Read the original article. Also covered by ZDNET.
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