Apple announces the HomePod Mini 2, but it isn’t ready for Siri AI at launch
Apple is announcing the long-awaited HomePod Mini 2 with a new chip that can power Siri AI - but support for those new AI features won't be available at…
The Verge reports: Apple is announcing the long-awaited HomePod Mini 2 with a new chip that can power Siri AI - but support for those new AI features won't be available at launch.
The speaker is also getting a new sound glow feature that syncs its LED lights with a song's album art, and it can now be.
This technology story centres on the United States. Names and organisations mentioned in the coverage include Siri AI, HomePod Mini and LED.
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