Apple will release the HomePod mini in Finland, Norway, and Sweden next week on December 13, priced at 1,249 Norwegian Krone/Swedish Krone and 109 euros.
Announced by Apple in a press release on Tuesday, the HomePod mini will be arriving just in time for the holidays, being made available to purchase through the online Apple Store and Apple Store app.
The HomePod mini feature an Apple-designed acoustic waveguide for a 360-degree audio experience, a three-microphone array to listen for “Hey Siri” commands, smart home controls, and more, available in five colors including White, Orange, Blue, Yellow, and Space Gray.
HomePod mini uses computational audio to provide a rich and detailed acoustic experience and deliver peak performance. To achieve big sound in a compact design, the speaker uses an Apple S5 chip that runs software to analyze the characteristics of the music. It also applies to tune models to optimize loudness, adjust the dynamic range, and control the movement of the driver and passive radiators, all in real-time.