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Apple unveils new Siri Remote, HomePod mini 2 to launch without Siri AI

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Apple has announced a new Siri Remote for its Apple TV lineup, priced at $59 and compatible with all Apple TV HD and Apple TV 4K models released since 2015. Separately, the company confirmed that its newly introduced HomePod mini 2, set to ship on October 30, will not feature Siri AI capabilities at launch. The HomePod mini 2 was initially presented with Siri AI as a key feature. AI

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Apple unveils new Siri Remote, HomePod mini 2 to launch without Siri AI

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