# 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 launch.

- **Source:** [The Verge](https://www.theverge.com/tech/1009672/homepod-mini-2-announced-apple-siri-ai?utm_source=gearopen.com&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=feed&utm_content=6ace4e1de9b5454c479e95af)
- **Published:** 2026-10-13
- **Category:** Smart Home
- **Tags:** #iphone #apple #apple-watch #lg #ai
- **Canonical:** http://localhost:4321/a/6ace4e1de9b5454c479e95af

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