Apple says Siri AI support on the new HomePod mini 2 will be "available later" as part of a "future software update," according to the company. Buyers should not expect Siri AI to be available on the speaker when it launches on Friday, October 30.
Siri AI on the HomePod mini 2 will require an Apple Intelligence-enabled iPhone or iPad for requests involving personal context.
The update comes as Bloomberg's Mark Gurman has leaked several other details about upcoming Apple products ahead of the company's "Welcome home" event in New York. According to Gurman, Apple's home hub with a touch-enabled display will be named Home View. Separate leaks have also revealed a new iPad mini with an A20 Pro chip, new HomePod mini colors, and a new Apple TV 4K.
The Siri AI delay has also led to legal consequences. In May, Apple agreed to pay $250 million to settle a U.S. class action lawsuit over Siri AI's delayed launch. The settlement website is now live, and Apple will pay an estimated $25 per eligible iPhone. Eligible customers can submit claims between September 21 and December 21 of this year. The exact payment may be higher or lower than $25 depending on the number of claims.
Source: MacRumors · Summarized by HeadlinesBriefing