https://www.techradar.com/news/google-home-mini-2-release-date-news-and-rumors > Right now, the Google Home Mini is the cheapest way to buy into Google’s smart home ecosystem while still having full use of its pioneering Assistant at under $50 (£49 / AU$79), and its enjoyed largely positive reviews - except for the sound quality, which seems to have suffered as a result of the smart speakers small stature.  > Although it’s unclear whether the Google Pixel event on October 9 will see the launch of a new Google Home Mini, there are a few things we would like to see in the Google Home Mini 2 should we be lucky enough to get a new model tomorrow: