In an interesting mid-month announcement, Apple today launched the HomePod mini in a new Midnight color that would replace the existing Space Gray color option for the smart speakers. The mini version, priced at only $99, will have the same features and no other changes for now, but a new color variant will replace a similar old one.
Apple is aiming to bring consistency to the HomePod lineup by now offering the HomePod mini in a Midnight color
Apple has just launched a new Midnight color for its HomePod mini, replacing the classic Space Gray. Although the two colors appear more or less the same, the tone currently added has a darker blue hue.
When the HomePod was originally launched, it was available in only two colors, but later on, more color options were added. The mini speaker continues to be available in Yellow, Blue, Orange, and White color tones. It looks like Apple is trying to remain consistent with the HomePod lineup by offering the full-sized second generation of HomePod as well as the mini version in Midnight now.
We have not yet heard of any upgrade, even though the HomePod mini was released in November 2020, but there was no follow-up upgrade after that. The new color added would be a fresh start, and we anticipate more updates to come for the smart speaker. The new color option closely matches the Space Black color option of the new MacBook Pro models, and we believe that the company is looking to offer a streamlined approach for its devices.
If you are interested in placing an order for the HomePod mini in the new Midnight color, it is available for purchase on Apple.com. You can also get your hands on the smart speaker at Apple Stores located in more than 28 countries, including the U.S., Canada, and China, starting July 17th. It is quite strange how the company surprised us all with a new color option for the HomePod mini, as it could have waited for a few months to announce the upgrade on stage at its September event.
Apple is expected to release the new iPhone 16 lineup in the coming months, and it appears that the announcement will encompass a lot of details pertaining to the new devices. This could be the reason why the company saw fit to announce the new color option today. We will keep a close eye on the company’s announcements, so stay tuned.