According to reports, Apple has updated the HomePod mini smart speaker, featuring the S10 chip, priced at $149 and set to launch on October 30, with pre-orders now available. The new chip enhances dynamic range, volume, and acoustic performance. The device supports voice-controlled smart home integration and can detect sounds such as smoke alarms, sending alerts to users’ smartphones. Apple states that Siri AI capabilities, including multi-turn conversation support, will be delivered via future updates, though no specific release date has been announced.

The new HomePod mini also supports pairing with Apple TV 4K to form a four-speaker home entertainment system and can serve as the default speaker for Mac video calls or music playback. Additionally, it introduces the new Sound Glow visual feature, which makes the top of the speaker glow and pulse in sync with album cover colors, and supports triggering animations with ambient sounds like rainfall or ocean waves. The product is available in five color options: pink, green, blue, white, and midnight.