Leaker Evan Blass is on a roll today. Apple is due to announce several new products today, including the iPhone 12, which Blass leaked not too long ago. And now, he is back, this time with the HomePod mini.
Apple is not expected to refresh the HomePod today, which was announced back in 2017. The high-end speaker never gained the traction Apple was hoping for, which is probably why the company has shifted gears and is now planning to launch an economical, compact alternative.
HomePod mini will reportedly not hit the shelves this month
HomePod mini in the color Space Gray
Blass has revealed the HomePod mini in the colors gray and white. The new speaker is expected to measure 3.3-inches, and sure enough, it looks half the size of the original speaker. For reference, the HomePod is 6.8-inches.
The HomePod mini has more of a spherical shape and just like the original HomePod, it has a small display at the top and is covered in 3D mesh fabric.
The compact speaker will apparently cost $99 and it will be powered by Apple’s S5 processor, which also fuels the Watch SE and Apple Watch Series 5.
The OG HomePod, on the other hand, is underpinned by the A8 chip and it was launched for $349.
The lower price tag will help Apple compete with the likes of Amazon's Echo series and Google's Nest Audio.
The HomePod mini will apparently also serve as an Ultra-Wideband base station and it will work with U1 equipped devices to help with location tracking. Although the Siri-controlled speaker will likely break cover today, it is expected to go on sale next month.
HomePod mini in white
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Anam Hamid is a computer scientist turned tech journalist who has a keen interest in the tech world, with a particular focus on smartphones and tablets. She has previously written for Android Headlines and has also been a ghostwriter for several tech and car publications. Anam is not a tech hoarder and believes in using her gadgets for as long as possible. She is concerned about smartphone addiction and its impact on future generations, but she also appreciates the convenience that phones have brought into our lives. Anam is excited about technological advancements like folding screens and under-display sensors, and she often wonders about the future of technology. She values the overall experience of a device more than its individual specs and admires companies that deliver durable, high-quality products. In her free time, Anam enjoys reading, scrolling through Reddit and Instagram, and occasionally refreshing her programming skills through tutorials.
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