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Apple's new HomePod mini 2 ships without Siri AI at launch

Original: Apple confirms HomePod mini 2 won’t have Siri AI at launch Today Apple introduced HomePod mini 2 with Siri AI as a major

Apple has introduced the HomePod mini 2, a second-generation smart speaker that ships on October 30. Although the company promoted Siri AI as a major feature of the device, fine print on Apple's website confirms the upgraded assistant will not be available on launch day. Buyers will apparently get the promised Siri AI in a later update.

Why now: People are discussing the gap between Apple's marketing of Siri AI as a headline feature and its absence when the product actually goes on sale.

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• Apple confirms HomePod mini 2 won’t have Siri AI at launch Today Apple introduced HomePod mini 2 with Siri AI as a major tentpole feature. HomePod mini 2 ships on October 30, but checking the fine print on Apple’s website, it seems Siri AI won’t be available on launch day.… · techwire@gamefan.net · 1

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