It seems that this year we are going to have a mini version of Apple's popular HomePod and yesterday at #podcastApple we discussed it for a long time. It is important that Apple knows how to take advantage of this situation and add a HomePod mini that is also capable of acting as a HomeKit accessory hub, the opportunity of many sales stings back to the door.
We have no doubt that Apple is clear about its objectives and the products they want to launch, she is fully aware of her situation when it comes to smart speakers. It is possible that right now is not a good time to update the HomePod as such, but it may be to launch a "mini" model of it.
Rumors are more constant with the HomePod mini
Bloomberg has long been talking about a new HomePod mini model and the account of L0vetodream on Twitter He mentioned a few hours ago that this year we will not see a second generation HomePod, this year it is a HomePod mini that would go on the market with a much lower value compared to the current model.
there is no HomePod2 this year
only have mini one- 有 没有 搞 措 (@ L0vetodream) October 7, 2020
Of course it may be that finally Apple will not launch the new HomePod mini in the keynote next Tuesday but it would have a new opportunity to do so in the event that we have another special event with the presentation of the new MacBook with Apple Silicon processors. Be that as it may, what is clear is that the rumors will continue to talk about the possible launch of this HomePod mini arrive next week or not.