The HomePod Mini leaks continue. Yesterday, leakster Jon Grosser said from an internal source that the HomePod Mini and the next Apple TV will be equipped with a U1 chip. As a reminder, this chip already used in the iPhone 11 is based on UWB (Ultra Wideband) and allows you to take advantage of a particularly precise geolocation of connected objects.
Thanks to this chip, the HomePod Mini can become a true base for HomeKit, thus offering additional automation for the user. So the HomePod Mini can track the U1 chip of your iPhone 11 or iPhone 12 in trace, for example, so that the music spreads in all the rooms of the house, following you.
Like songs from the latest Amazon Echo
And on Tuesday, October 13, 2020, it’s time for famous leakster Evan Blass to reveal new information about Apple’s connected speaker. An insider posted images of the device that appear to be official. Sound. It is clear that even if the gentleman’s reputation is well established, it is necessary to take these statements with tweezers.
Anyway, it’s undeniable that Apple draws its inspiration from competition. It’s simple, the HomePod Mini looks like the latest Amazon Echo and the fourth generation Echo Dot. Goodbye to the cylindrical shape of the first HomePods. with a global design. The light panel returns to the top of the device and also looks a bit more imposing.
According to information from Evan Blass, this HomePod Mini 8.3cm tall and can carry S5 chip. In addition, it may finally offer compatibility with competing music services like Spotify and Deezer. This compact speaker may finally be available November 16 or 17, priced at about $99, ie 129 € after conversion. Obviously, this information is hoped to be confirmed or overridden during Apple Keynote tonight.
