“Apple HomePod Mini 2 Preorders Open: $149 S10-Powered Speaker Arrives Oct. 30” — what this page in the network covers. Apple has opened preorders for the new HomePod Mini 2, priced at $149, with the official launch set for Friday, October 30th. This marks the first update to the compact smart speaker in nearly six years. The device is powered by Apple's S10 chip, first seen in the Apple Watch Series 10, enabling enhanced computational audio and smarter Siri interactions.
The HomePod Mini 2 integrates seamlessly with the Apple ecosystem, supporting features like handoff, intercom, and smart home control via Matter and Thread. For consumers invested in Apple's ecosystem, the upgraded Mini offers a more powerful and future-proofed smart home hub at an accessible price point. With preorders now live, early adopters can secure their device ahead of the October 30th release date. This listing links straight to the original page, where the content is available in full.