- Apple has announced the launch of the HomePod mini 2.
- The new smart speaker supports a four-speaker surround sound setup when paired with an Apple TV 4K.
- Pre-orders start today for $149, and availability in stores begins on October 30.
It’s been six years since the debut of the original HomePod mini. As Apple makes its latest attempt at establishing itself in the smart home market, it only makes sense that the company is giving the Google Home Speaker alternative a refresh. Today, Apple has introduced us to the second generation of its smart speaker, the HomePod mini 2.
At first glance, you won’t be able to tell the difference between the first-generation and second-generation models. That’s because Apple chose to play it safe and stick with the same design. However, one notable difference is the introduction of “Sound Glow,” which transforms the top area into a light show that reacts to bass and treble in real time and matches the color to a song’s album artwork. The other way you’ll be able to differentiate the two is that the HomePod Mini 2 comes in two new colors: pink and green.