News Summary

• Apple's HomePod mini reached 2,000 days since its introduction in October 2020.
• The device launched at just $99, with pre-orders beginning November 6 and availability following on November 16.
• Apple is widely expected to release a second-generation ‌HomePod mini‌ sometime soon, and the most consistent expectation is a move to a newer chip in place of the current S5.
• Now, the device is said to be "on hold" until Apple releases its more personalized version of Siri later this year.