Apple is set to roll out a new HomePod mini 2 before WWDC. The speaker keeps its compact shape but swaps in an S‑series chip derived from the Apple Watch Series 10, adds Bluetooth 5.3, a second‑generation Ultra‑Wideband chip, and a refreshed color palette. Price stays at $99.

Apple’s next smart‑home centerpiece is a home hub that will sit on a wall or mimic a HomePod mini base. Powered by an A18 processor, it will run Apple apps like Safari, Apple Music, and Photos, and feature Face ID and presence sensors that trigger personalized menus for each family member.

Apple is also developing indoor security cameras that will integrate with the hub and support HomeKit Secure Video with end‑to‑end encryption. Rumors hint at a doorbell camera featuring Face ID that could lock or unlock a door. These devices could arrive late 2026, expanding Apple’s ecosystem beyond audio.

Apple plans to unveil the HomePod mini 2 and hub early in 2026, likely before WWDC, while cameras may launch later that year. The hub’s release is tied to the new Siri version, now pushed to iOS 26.5. These moves signal Apple’s intent to deepen its smart‑home foothold ahead of 2027 robot plans.