Apple is reportedly preparing a new HomePod mini version, the first upgrade to the affordable smart speaker in five years. HomePod mini 2 rumors suggest a considerable jump in features, including support for Apple Intelligence.
Here’s what the rumors say about HomePod mini 2, which is supposedly coming soon.
HomePod mini 2 rumors: More smarts
Apple’s HomePod mini is a compact smart speaker designed to deliver room-filling sound despite its small size. Beyond simply playing music and podcasts, it’s powered by Siri and serves as a smart home hub, allowing users to control HomeKit devices, send intercom messages, set reminders and get quick answers using just their voice.
The original launched in 2020 to generally positive reviews. Half a decade later, an upgrade is supposedly finally on the way, according to the latest HomePod mini 2 rumors.
After so long, it’s no surprise the processor at the heart of the smart speaker is in for an upgrade. It is “set to get a new chip to also support the new Siri and Apple Intelligence features,” according to an unconfirmed report from Bloomberg.
Apple promised an AI-enhanced version of Siri that’s expected in spring 2026, making the voice assistant considerably more useful than the (lame) current version. This might even include an AI chatbot.
Better audio and wireless capabilities
HomePod mini 2 rumors also promise a new wireless chip to improve the smart speaker’s Wi-Fi performance. Also supposedly incoming is a new ultra-wide band chip, which is used when handing off audio from a nearby iPhone.
Naturally, the Bloomberg report mentions “improved audio quality.” After five years, Apple has undoubtedly developed new audio tech for its speakers.
The current HomePod mini comes in a range of colors, from black and white to orange, yellow and blue. Apple is reportedly considering some new ones, including red.
HomePod mini 2 price and launch date?
Unfortunately, the rumors don’t yet give an exact launch date for HomePod mini 2. That said, it’s definitely expected soon. It could debut at Tuesday’s Awe Dropping event, which means it could come out at the same time as the iPhone 17 series.
Price also remains a mystery. The current version goes for $99.