Apple HomePod Mini 2 first look: improved Siri, strong smart speaker performance

Early impressions of the new HomePod Mini 2 describe an all-around strong smart speaker, with reviewers noting that Siri has improved, though competition among AI assistants remains intense.

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2026-11-12 14:00 · ZDNET AI
Apple HomePod Mini 2 first look: Siri has improved, but it’s a fierce AI assistant race

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