HomePod mini 2: S10 chip, Wi-Fi 6E and Sound Glow for $149

Apple announced the HomePod mini 2, the compact speaker's first major hardware update in six years. It adds the S10 chip, Wi-Fi 6E, Bluetooth 6, Sound Glow lighting, default Mac speaker support and future Siri AI support. The price rises to $149, with pre-orders open and sales starting October 30.

• S10 chip replaces S5, plus Wi-Fi 6E and Bluetooth 6
• Price is $149, up from $129, with availability on October 30
• Can serve as a default Mac speaker and in a four-speaker setup with Apple TV 4K
• Siri AI support arrives in a future update with no release date yet