HomePod mini 2
We’ll start with the rumors about the HomePod mini 2. The HomePod mini is Apple’s smallest and most affordable smart speaker. The new model is expected to offer a new red color option, a major processor upgrade, and improved connectivity.
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When is the HomePod mini 2 expected to launch?
Apple introduced the original HomePod mini in November 2020, so it’s now almost six years old and in need of an update.
Rumors have been circulating about a successor for more than a year. In January 2025, reports suggested a launch toward the end of 2025, and Bloomberg’s Mark Gurman later said that new HomePod mini and Apple TV models were expected in fall 2025. Those products never materialized.
Attention then turned to spring 2026, with reports suggesting that Apple’s new smart home devices would launch alongside its redesigned Siri. However, that timeline also got pushed back as Apple continued working on its AI-powered assistant.
The latest reports now point to an October 2026 launch. According to Bloomberg’s Mark Gurman, Apple has several smart home products that are almost ready, but is waiting for the redesigned Siri to ship with OS 27 updates before introducing new hardware.
If those plans stay as planned, the HomePod mini 2 is expected to launch alongside Apple’s broader refresh of its smart home lineup this fall, with most reports pointing to October.
What changes are coming for the HomePod mini 2?
- Black, blue, green, pink and white.
The current HomePod mini is available in midnight, white, blue, yellow, and orange. In September 2025, Bloomberg’s Mark Gurman reported that Apple has tested additional colors for the next-generation model, including red, although it is not yet clear if any new colors will make it to the final product.
In September, MacRumors spotted a code from Apple that revealed the new colors: black, blue, green, pink, and white.
Otherwise, it is expected to retain the same compact and spherical design as the current model, with no major external changes rumored. Instead, Apple is reportedly focusing on more powerful internal hardware, with an S9 or newer chip capable of supporting next-generation AI-powered Siri features.
Other changes will come to the HomePod mini 2
In addition to a faster processor, the HomePod mini 2 is also rumored to include:
- Apple Intelligence support, enabling redesigned AI-powered Siri, although some features may arrive after launch if Siri development continues to decline.
- Improved connectivity, including Apple’s internal networking chip, Wi-Fi 6E, and an updated Ultra Wideband chip.
- Audio improvements, with updated drivers and improved sound processing.
- Minor hardware refinements, such as a removable power cable, although this remains speculative.
