HomePod mini and Apple TV Stock Dips Hint at Imminent Updates

HomePod mini and Apple TV Stock Dips Hint at Imminent Updates — source: gettyimages

February 3, 2026

Global Apple Store stock is showing notable gaps for the HomePod mini and Apple TV, underscoring chatter that refreshed models could be on the way. At Apple’s flagship Regent Street location in London, the HomePod mini is completely out of stock across all five color options as of now. Other stores have mixed availability for various configurations, but online stock generally remains healthier for the moment.

What’s rumored for the next iterations

HomePod mini: A chip upgrade to S9 or a newer processor is expected, along with a revamped Siri powered by Apple Intelligence next year. An Apple-designed Wi‑Fi chip with 6E or 7 support is anticipated, plus improved audio quality, a second-generation Ultra Wideband chip, and possibly new color options such as Red.
Apple TV: The set-top box is tipped to gain a faster A17 Pro chip to support the next generation of Siri, plus an Apple-designed Wi‑Fi chip with 6E or 7 support. There have been rumors of a built-in FaceTime camera for a future Apple TV, though it’s unclear whether that feature would arrive with the next model.

Bloomberg’s Mark Gurman has referenced timing chatter around an upcoming Apple reveal. In his Power On newsletter, he suggested a new product announcement could come “this week,” and a later post on X clarified that the introduction would happen “as early as this week.”

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[If you’d like, I can add more context about each rumored feature, or reorganize into a longer, multi-section guide with more background on each device.]

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