Apple plans HomePod mini 2 release for late 2025

Apple plans to release the HomePod mini 2 in late 2025, according to a report. This will be the first major update since the original HomePod mini launched in late 2020, which has only seen color changes since then. The HomePod mini 2 is part of Apple's strategy to enhance its smart home product lineup. It is expected to launch alongside the new Apple TV 4K, likely in October or November 2025. Apple's fall schedule is already busy with the iPhone 17 series and new Apple Watch models. The HomePod mini 2 and other home products will follow after these major releases.