New Delhi: Apple’s HomePod Mini has been unveiled in a new color option. Initially launched alongside the iPhone 12 series in October 2020, the HomePod Mini features a light-emitting touch panel on top, allowing users to control the volume. It supports Ultra WideBand (UWB) technology, powered by an in-house S5 chipset and an additional U1 chip for UWB support. The smart speaker is compatible with iPhone, iPad, and Apple Watch, as well as car speakers with the CarPlay function.
Apple HomePod Mini colour options, price in India, availability
The Apple HomePod Mini, priced at Rs. 10,900, has been introduced in a new color option named Midnight. According to Apple, this variant is made with 100 percent recycled mesh fabric. It will be available for sale in India, the US, and 30 other countries worldwide starting July 17.
The new Midnight colorway is similar to the Space Grey option that the HomePod Mini initially launched with. Following the unveiling of the new Midnight shade, the online listing of the speaker no longer displays the grey option, indicating that the new color may have replaced the grey one. In addition to the new Midnight shade, the Apple HomePod Mini is currently available in India in blue, orange, white, and yellow colorways.
Apple HomePod Mini specifications, features
The Apple HomePod Mini is powered by the Apple S5 chipset and an additional U1 chip to enable UWB support which allows it to track other Apple devices for media controls as well as interacting with other smart home devices. It also sports a touch-sensitive light-emitting panel on top which allows users to control the volume of the device. The HomePod Mini allows people to use the Intercom feature to send messages from one unit to another. It is compatible with an iPhone, iPad, and Apple Watch, as well as car speakers with the CarPlay function. The smart speaker is equipped with Siri but the requests to the voice assistant are not associated with an Apple ID.
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