Apple’s HomePod mini 2 is here to take on Google’s Home Speaker

Apple HomePod mini 2 color collection

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TL; DR

  • Apple has announced the release of the HomePod mini 2.
  • The new smart speaker supports a four-speaker surround sound setup when paired with Apple TV 4K.
  • Pre-orders start today for $149, with in-store availability starting on October 30.

It’s been six years since the original HomePod mini debuted. As Apple makes its latest attempt to establish itself in the smart home market, it makes sense that the company is giving its Google Home Speaker alternative an update. Today there is Apple introduced We are introduced to the second generation of its smart speaker, the HomePod mini 2.

At first glance, you cannot tell the difference between the first and second generation models. That’s because Apple chose to play it safe and stick with the same design. One notable difference, however, is the introduction of Sound Flash, which transforms the top zone into a light show that responds to bass and treble in real time and matches the color of the song’s album art. Another way to tell the two apart is that the HomePod Mini 2 comes in two new colors: pink and green.

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