Apple unveils the $149 HomePod mini 2, with an S10 chip, "Sound Glow" interactive lighting, and Siri AI via a future update, in five colors, shipping October 30 (Apple)
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Apple : Apple unveils the $149 HomePod mini 2, with an S10 chip, Sound Glow interactive lighting, and Siri AI via a future update, in five colors, shipping October 30 With a profoundly more capable and conversational Siri AI, new ways to enjoy music, and a more immersive home theater experience
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Timeline · 17 reports
- 2026-10-13 17:23 · New York Times Technology
Apple Introduces HomeView, a $299 Tablet for the Home - 2026-10-13 17:06 · Bloomberg AI
Chip Selloff Spreads Globally, Apple Makes Smart Home Push - 2026-10-13 16:52 · CNBC Technology
Apple releases HomeView smart home hub with screen as showcase for Siri AI - 2026-10-13 16:49 · The Next Web
Apple launches $299 HomeView hub alongside new smart home range - 2026-10-13 16:25 · The Guardian AI
Apple unveils new smart home devices that showcase upgraded Siri AI - 2026-10-13 16:20 · Techmeme
Apple says HomeView's facial recognition works only if users have a "registered personal device" with Apple Intelligence and Siri AI on the same Wi-Fi network - 2026-10-13 16:19 · Bloomberg AI
Apple Unveils HomeView Hub as Part of Smart Home Push - 2026-10-13 15:21 · Engadget
Some older Apple TV models are also getting Siri AI - 2026-10-13 14:36 · Mashable AI
Apple unveils colorful new HomePod mini 2 with no Siri AI at launch - 2026-10-13 14:16 · Mashable AI
Apple releases HomeView smart display with Siri AI - 2026-10-13 13:51 · Unite.AI
Apple Introduces HomeView, a Smart Display Built Around Siri AI - 2026-10-13 13:46 · Engadget
Apple HomeView hands-on: Siri AI is your new roommate - 2026-10-13 13:46 · Techmeme
Apple says the HomeView will not be available in the EU because Siri AI is currently unavailable on iOS there and it is "working constructively with the EU" - 2026-10-13 13:45 · Unite.AI
Apple TV 4K Gains Siri AI, A19 Chip, and Hands-Free Voice Control - 2026-10-13 13:25 · Techmeme
Apple HomeView demo: a square screen with a personalized, iPhone-like experience based on facial recognition, up to six users, Siri AI, and a closed ecosystem - 2026-10-13 13:08 · Techmeme
Apple unveils the fourth-gen Apple TV 4K, with Siri AI, an A19 chip, 128GB of storage, far-field mics, Wi-Fi 7, and Bluetooth 6, shipping November 13 for $299 - 2026-10-13 13:05 · Techmeme
Apple unveils the $149 HomePod mini 2, with an S10 chip, "Sound Glow" interactive lighting, and Siri AI via a future update, in five colors, shipping October 30 (Apple)