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HomePod 2 on the left, HomePod mini on the right, showing how much smaller the mini is

Apple HomePod 2 vs HomePod mini: the differences explained

By Becca Caddy last updated

We put Apple's latest smart speaker, the HomePod 2, head-to-head against the popular HomePod mini.

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HomePod 2 hero

I listened to music on the HomePod 2 and was totally blown away

By Lance Ulanoff last updated

Based on our first listen, Apple just raised the bar for smart speaker audio with the HomePod 2

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Apple HomePod 2 in white and black on a colored background

Apple HomePod 2: everything you need to know

By Matt Bolton last updated

Updated Apple's 2nd-gen HomePod is a mix of new and old, so here's all the information you need if you want to know more.

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HomePod 2 in black and white on shelf in a home

Apple HomePod 2 review: rich sound, but doesn't fix the original's problems

By Matt Bolton published

The HomePod 2 sticks to the same tune as the first model, but with some extra smart home and Dolby Atmos tricks.

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The Apple HomePod Mini on an orange background

Why Apple is right to forget about a HomePod mini 2 – for now

By Axel Metz published

New reports suggest Apple isn't working on a successor to its HomePod mini.

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The Apple HomePod Mini on an orange background

Apple HomePod mini update will soon unlock its secret smart home powers

By Mark Wilson published

A HomePod mini software update will soon unlock its temperature and humidity sensors for some fun smart home automations.

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The HomePod in front of trippy background art made up of swirling shapes and colors

Apple might have a new HomePod for us soon, but is anyone excited for it?

By Hamish Hector published

Apple is reportedly planning to launch the HomePod 2 soon, but will anyone actually want to buy it?

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Blue Echo Dot on carpet floor

Amazon Echo Dot (5th Gen) review: still small, now mightier than ever

By Jen Allen last updated

Amazon's most bijou, budget-friendly, ball-shaped smart speaker bounces back to offer even more features for the money.

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Matter on Amazon Echo devices

Matter makes landfall on Amazon Echo as support continues to grow

By Cesar Cadenas published

Part of a first wave of support, you'll be able to control Matter-enabled devices via your bedside Echo speaker.

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That was fast: Amazon's 'Alexa thank my driver' tip program is over

By Lance Ulanoff published

Everything you need to know about thanking your Amazon drivers via Alexa

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