Apple unveils HomePod mini 2 with Siri AI, a faster chip, and a $50 price hike

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First look: Apple announced a wide range of smart home devices at its Welcome Home event in New York, including the second-generation HomePod mini. The new smart speaker has a similar design to its predecessor but offers several upgrades, including support for the revamped Siri AI via a future OTA update.

The headline feature of the HomePod mini 2 is its impending support for Siri AI, which will be rolled out via a future update in the US, Australia, Canada, India, New Zealand, Singapore, South Africa, and the UK.

Apple says that following the update, the device will be "profoundly more capable" with an understanding of personal context and extensive knowledge across a wide range of subjects, helping users discover new music and enjoy richer listening experiences, among other things.

The mini 2...

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