Apple just launched the HomePod mini 2 -- how to buy this brand-new smart speaker.

Trending Now Say More Look Up In My Bag Mashable's Best: E-readers, robovacs, laptops, earbuds, smart home and more Mashable @Home Mashable Selects Top creators, ranked Gift Ideas For Everyone On Your List Creator Playbook AI at School Safety Net All Series Apple just launched the HomePod mini 2 -- how to buy this brand-new smart speaker. Fresh colors and powerful sound arrive on Oct. 30. Siri AI will join the party, too. Lauren Allain is a freelance journalist covering deals at Mashable. She graduated from Western Washington University with a B.A. in journalism and holds an M.B.A from Webster Leiden.