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Apple’s HomePod mini 2 is on sale, but its promised Siri AI has not arrived. A SoundGuys review says the $149 speaker currently lacks the more conversational assistant Apple has advertised, leaving its smartest feature for a future software update.
Why it mattersThere are useful changes beyond AI: the new model supports Wi-Fi 6E and Bluetooth 6, can serve as a default speaker for compatible Macs, and works in a four-speaker surround setup with the latest Apple TV 4K. The reviewer says Siri AI will initially support English in eight countries, but Apple has not given an arrival date. For buyers, that makes this an awkwardly timed upgrade: the hardware is here, while the feature meant to make it smarter is still on the way. The review’s practical advice is to wait if a better voice assistant is the main reason to buy.
Discuss: Should Apple have delayed the HomePod mini 2 until Siri AI was ready, or is shipping the hardware early a fair trade?
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