# It's official! The HomePod Mini 2 has finally landed – and there's good news and bad news

> It's officially official: Apple has finally announced the HomePod Mini 2. We've had so many letdowns with regard to the new Mini, with Apple's recent September launch event omitting the brand's compact smart speaker…

- **Source:** [Whathifi](https://www.whathifi.com/speakers/wireless-speakers/its-official-the-homepod-mini-2-has-finally-landed-and-theres-good-news-and-bad-news?utm_source=gearopen.com&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=feed&utm_content=6ace4d66e9b5454c479e95a7)
- **Published:** 2026-10-13
- **Category:** Audio & Video
- **Tags:** #apple #surface #ai
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