Apple’s decision to exclude its custom silicon from the HomePod Mini 2 is a deliberate part of its tiered product strategy.

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Apple’s HomePod Mini 2 is shaping up to be a significant step forward in the world of smart speakers. With advancements in artificial intelligence, connectivity, and sound performance, this ...

The next-generation HomePod mini won't include Apple's new N1 networking chip, according to code analysis provided by a MacRumors tipster. A macOS kernel debug kit distributed by Apple earlier this ...

Back in 2020, Apple introduced the $99 HomePod mini for those seeking a miniature, more affordable edition of its smart speaker. While I absolutely adore the pair I’ve connected to my Apple TV for ...

Apple’s HomePod product line has mostly been left untouched for a while now. There was reportedly going to be a new HomePod with a screen (HomePod Touch?) launching earlier this year, but it’s been ...

HomePod mini and Apple TV inventory is starting to dwindle at select Apple Store locations around the world, suggesting that new models may be imminent. For example, the HomePod mini is completely out ...

If you purchase an independently reviewed product or service through a link on our website, Rolling Stone may receive an affiliate commission. Both the HomePod Mini and the Echo Dot have their pros ...

Apple users had a banner year when it came to new smart home devices. Of all the ones I tested, here are my favorite Apple Home-compatible ones that launched in 2025. Here are my favorite new smart ...

It's been five years since Apple released the HomePod mini. Built on the failure of the original HomePod, the company thought that offering a cheaper model with modest sound quality could be a way to ...

This is important because: Apple wants its upgraded Siri to feel immediate at home, not locked to a pricey new hub. Modest updates to the Apple TV and HomePod mini would give that rollout familiar, ...

In the latest Power On newsletter, Bloomberg’s Mark Gurman outlined that Apple retail employees are being asked to prepare for an overnight refresh on the evening of November 11th, signaling potential ...