Apple refreshes its HomePod mini with a new chip and $149 price tag

Compact smart speaker receives updated silicon and voice assistant features

By GPU Data Hub Desk · GPU Data Hub·Editorial standards·13 Oct 2026, 13:38·United States

Apple has updated its HomePod mini smart speaker, introducing an upgraded processor alongside enhanced Siri AI functionality. Priced at $149, the device also incorporates an updated visual element termed SoundGlow and will ship at the end of October. The hardware revision underlines continuing integration of proprietary silicon to support audio and voice-processing workloads.

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