New HomePod Mini Model Expected to Arrive Later This Year

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New HomePod Mini Model Expected to Arrive Later This Year
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Apple’s HomePod mini is about to get a long-awaited upgrade. First launched in November 2020 with the iPhone 12 series, a new version of the mini speaker is finally expected to arrive later this year.

Reports from Bloomberg’s Mark Gurman suggest that Apple plans to release the new HomePod mini toward the end of 2025. The new model is expected to feature Apple’s own combined Wi-Fi and Bluetooth chip with Wi-Fi 6E support, a notable improvement over the current HomePod mini’s Wi-Fi 4.

This upgrade should offer faster and more reliable connectivity, which would improve things like Siri performance and music streaming.

While we don’t know all the details, other potential upgrades include a newer S chip, better sound quality, and perhaps new color options.

The speaker could also get an updated Ultra Wideband chip, offering lower-latency when transferring music between devices. The current model runs on the S5 chip, which debuted with the Apple Watch Series 5 in 2019.

Alongside this, Apple is also expected to launch a completely new smart home hub this year. This device will likely have a 6-7 inch display, which can be mounted on a wall or attached to a base with a speaker. However, this hub is said to support Apple Intelligence, while the next HomePod mini won’t have this feature.

It’s a big year ahead for Apple’s smart home lineup, and we’re curious to see how these upgrades play out.

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Mark is the kind of person who gets way too excited about new software updates and can’t resist taking apart gadgets—just to see if they can put them back together. With years of experience in tech journalism and a love for all things digital, Mark writes about the stories behind the screens, from game-changing innovations to the everyday tech that keeps life running smoothly. Outside of work, they’re the go-to “tech support” for friends and family, whether it’s fixing a printer that won’t cooperate or explaining why Grandma’s laptop keeps showing pop-ups. When Mark isn’t glued to their screen, they’re probably building their dream PC, rewatching sci-fi movies for the hundredth time, or testing a gadget that promises to “change everything.” Spoiler: they’ll let you know if it actually does.