HomePod mini

The HomePod mini is a system and digital assistant developed by Apple Inc. It was announced in a special event on October 13, 2020 alongside the iPhone 12 series. HomePod mini became available for pre-order on November 6, 2020 in Space Gray or White for 99 and shipped on November 16, 2020.Apple Event — October 13 by Apple, YouTube. Accessed 2020-10-07.
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==Features==
The HomePod mini is powered by an Apple S5 processor in a spherical form factor less than half the size of the original HomePod. The sound is generated by a single full-range driver (pointed downward) and dual s. An iPhone or iPad running iOS 14, iPadOS, or later is required to manage the device, which can also be used as an intercom with supported Apple devices. Audio can be streamed from Apple Music, Apple News, Apple podcasts, iTunes Music Store purchases, or AirPlay.Apple Event 2020 LIVE Updates: 2020 iPhones are coming with 5G connectivity, says CEO Tim Cook, Firstpost. 2020-10-13.HomePod 2 & HomePod Mini release date, price & specs rumours By Karen Haslam, Macworld. 22-06-2020/
===Updates===
On October 18, 2021, Apple announced in a special event that HomePod mini would be offered in new blue, orange, and yellow colors.Apple Event — October 18 by Apple, YouTube. 2021-10-18.Apple introduces HomePod mini in new bold and expressive colors, Apple Inc. 2021-10-18. These additional colors would be released on November 1, 2021.HomePod mini is available in bold new colors starting today Apple Inc. 2021-11-01.
All HomePod minis have contained temperature and humidity sensors since they were first released. However, the sensors were not enabled until early 2023 through an update to HomePod Software 16.3.Here’s how the HomePod Mini’s new bundle of features work by Jennifer Pattison Tuohy, The Verge. 2023-01-20.
==Gallery==
HomePod mini white controls.png|The touch control surface on top of a white HomePod mini
HomePod mini, now in color - Apple|
==References==
==External links==
*HomePod mini at Apple
**HomePod mini - Technical Specifications at Apple Support
**About Software Updates for HomePod
* at Wikipedia
Category:HomePod
Category:2020 introductions
Category:Smart speakers