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Making its debut in 2020, the HomePod mini is a smaller, more affordable smart speaker from Apple. It offers a surprisingly good audio experience in a tiny package. It also serves as a smart home hub with the ability to control third party accessories such as lighting.
This week, Apple began delivering new products, garnering positive reviews, particularly for the MacBook Neo and iPhone 17e. However, updates to the smart home lineup have been delayed. Apple is also preparing for its 50th anniversary in April 2026 with planned celebrations for employees, developers and customers.
