After a wait of nearly six years, Apple is poised to unveil the second-generation HomePod mini this fall. The product's previous upgrade was held back as Apple awaited the maturation of the next-gen Siri, and this delay also affected the release schedules of several other Apple hardware products due to the pace of AI R&D. Nowadays, AI capabilities have emerged as a pivotal element in Apple's hardware evolution. The forthcoming HomePod mini will boast a speedier chip, designed to facilitate on-device AI computations for the latest iteration of Siri. Additionally, it will feature enhanced UWB connectivity and superior audio performance, making it a significant product for Apple to evaluate its on-device AI experience.