Apple refreshes its HomePod mini with a new chip and $149 price tag

Apple's new HomePod mini was unveiled during its smart home event on Tuesday, featuring a refreshed design and upgraded technology. The updated speaker, priced at $149, is $50 more than the original model launched in 2020.

The new HomePod mini is equipped with an S10 chip, enhancing its dynamic range, loudness, and overall acoustic performance. Users will be able to control their smart home devices using voice commands, and the speaker can detect sounds like smoke alarms, sending notifications to users' phones—a feature previously available on Alexa devices.