Apple may refresh HomePod lineup with Siri AI and new color options
Reports point to upcoming HomePod and HomePod mini models that could add Siri AI support and revised color choices. Leaked code and online claims suggest black, blue, green, pink, and white may replace some current finishes. The new assistant features might require newer hardware, according to the reports.
Apple’s current HomePod mini comes in orange and yellow, but leaked icons suggest those shades may be replaced by black, blue, green, pink, and white. The blue appears lighter, while black and midnight may remain effectively the same.
A separate leak says audioOS 27, the next HomePod software, includes Siri AI support and new display animations. That report warns the assistant may need newer hardware, potentially leaving older models without it. Apple’s original HomePod launched in 2018; a refreshed full-size model arrived in 2023.
If Siri AI requires newer hardware, owners of older HomePods could miss out, while buyers may weigh upgrades for voice control and home automation. The shift could strengthen Apple’s smart-home ecosystem and influence how households interact with assistants, though benefits depend on pricing and actual availability. Competing device makers may feel pressure to add similar AI features.