Leaked Apple Code Points to MediaTek Wireless in HomePod Mini 2, Not N1

The code suggests Apple is reserving its N1 chip for higher-end devices, with plans still unconfirmed.

Overview

References in a macOS kernel debug kit tie the HomePod mini 2 to “Sunrise,” Apple’s label for MediaTek Bluetooth and Wi‑Fi silicon.
The linkage indicates the next HomePod mini is unlikely to adopt Apple’s in-house N1 networking chip.
Earlier reports had forecast N1 for the HomePod mini and Apple TV, creating a conflict with the new code-based evidence.
The same leak flags “Sunrise” for other lower-tier products, including the iPhone 17e, iPad 12, and an A18 Pro MacBook.
Apple has not confirmed component choices, and hardware plans can change; N1 debuted in iPhone 17 with Bluetooth 6, Wi‑Fi 7, and Thread support.