Message source @itspdfu posted on the X platform that day, stating that according to code information from Apple's official website, the full-size HomePod may support Siri AI in the future. The evidence comes from Apple itself: IT Home checked Apple's China website and found that the product description of the full-size HomePod has been quietly updated. One sentence, "the top lights up with a multicolored glow indicating the Siri AI function," almost clearly hints at this upgrade — when the light around the top starts using multiple colors to represent "AI is thinking," it means this cylindrical speaker is ready to handle a smarter voice assistant.

mini 2 goes first, features will come with OTA

It's interesting how the strategy is laid out: Apple confirmed that HomePod mini 2 will be equipped with Siri AI, but this capability won't be unlocked along with the hardware release. Instead, it will be gradually opened through "future software updates." On the mini 2, when Siri AI encounters requests involving personal user contexts, it will need to be paired with an iPhone or iPad supporting Apple Intelligence to complete the task.

From the rhythm of the mini 2 launching first and the full-size models following closely, it seems Apple is gradually rolling out Siri AI as a unified selling point for smart home access. However, the approach of "launching hardware first and then adding software later" means users might not be able to experience it immediately upon receiving the product — the real intelligent experience will depend on when that OTA update arrives.