Apple has made a surprising announcement by updating the HomePod mini to include a new Midnight color option. This new color joins the existing White, Blue, Yellow, and Orange choices, replacing the previous 'space gray' option. While the difference between space gray and midnight is subtle, with midnight having a slightly bluer tone, it now allows customers to match their HomePod mini with the larger second-generation HomePod. Despite the lack of new features or upgrades with this color update, it suggests that a new generation of hardware may still be in the works. The HomePod mini in midnight is available for purchase on the Apple online store for $99, with deliveries starting on July 17. This update provides Apple smart home users with a fresh aesthetic option while they anticipate further developments in the company's smart speaker technology.