Overview

• The next-generation HomePod mini is expected to arrive between September and December 2025, according to Bloomberg’s Mark Gurman as reported by MacRumors.
• The design is said to prioritize Apple’s new smart home ecosystem, though Siri improvements remain uncertain and the device is not expected to support Apple Intelligence.
• An Apple-designed Wi-Fi and Bluetooth chip supporting Wi-Fi 6E is projected to replace the current model’s Wi-Fi 4 connectivity for faster, lower-latency wireless performance.
• The speaker could adopt a more powerful S-class chip—options include the S9, its compact S10 variant or the yet-to-be-released S11—to boost computational audio and responsiveness.
• Audio hardware refinements may include a second active driver, upgraded passive radiators and a refined waveguide, and new color finishes are also highly likely.