Delivery delays are affecting HomePod mini orders at Apple's official store in Japan. Arrival dates vary by color, and similar delays are being reported overseas. With a new product announcement rumored for 13 October, attention is turning to related information.
The HomePod mini, released in 2020, is facing significant delays at Apple's official store in Japan, with delivery times varying widely by color. Orange is expected to arrive between 20 November and 5 December, yellow between 29 October and 6 November, and white, blue and midnight between 10 and 12 October. Delivery delays are also being reported overseas.
MacRumors reports that delivery times have been extended in the United Kingdom, the United States, Germany, France, Australia, Japan and Canada, among other markets. In the United Kingdom, blue is difficult to purchase, while yellow reportedly has a 3- to 4-week wait and orange a 6- to 8-week wait. In the United States, delivery orders for yellow and orange are reportedly unavailable in some regions.
Mark Gurman (マーク・ガーマン) of Bloomberg reports that Apple plans to hold an event on 13 October to announce a smart-home hub with a display, a new HomePod mini and Apple TV 4K, fueling expectations that new products are imminent.
MacRumors notes that the new HomePod mini is expected to retain the current exterior while adding a faster chip, Apple Intelligence support and new color options.