- Published 2026.11.05 11:24
Memory doubled from previous model to support Apple Intelligence processing
Equipped with same S10 chip as Apple Watch 10, released last month at $149
Apple's newly released smart speaker HomePod mini 2 is reported to be equipped with 2GB of memory supplied by SK hynix, double the capacity of its predecessor. Apple plans to introduce its artificial intelligence system Apple Intelligence to the device in the future.
According to MacRumors and other IT media on Nov. 5, the HomePod mini 2 officially launched by Apple on Oct. 30 is fitted with 2GB of RAM supplied by SK hynix. Compared with the 1GB memory in the first-generation HomePod mini unveiled in 2020, the memory specification has doubled in the new product after six years.
The new HomePod mini 2 uses the same S10 chip as the latest Apple Watch Series 10 as its brain. Apple announced that it will introduce an enhanced Siri based on Apple Intelligence, a conversational AI, to the HomePod mini 2 through a future software update. The S10 chip and 2GB memory are used for smart home device control and real-time voice command processing.
The device's audio performance and connectivity have also been improved. Apple explained that it uses the S10 chip's computing power to optimize music dynamics and volume in real time, and supports Wi-Fi 6E to increase wireless connection speeds. A Sound Glow feature that lights up the top of the device in sync with music has been added, and it can be linked with Apple TV 4K to create surround sound with up to four speakers.
In the smart speaker market, which plays a central role in the smart home ecosystem, product competition among global big tech companies is active. While Amazon has built a diverse lineup from the low-cost Echo Dot at around $99 to smart displays with 16-inch screens, Apple is targeting the market with the $149 HomePod mini 2 and the full-size HomePod emphasizing high-quality sound.
According to Apple's official announcement, users can give voice commands to the HomePod mini 2 to automate and control various smart home devices such as locking the front door, closing the garage, and controlling lighting. The Apple HomePod mini 2 is available in five colors: pink, green, blue, white, and midnight.
※ This article is an AI translation of the Korean original published by Korea Credit News; it was checked by automated quality guards and published by the English edition desk.
