https://wccftech.com/apple-releases-14-4-software-with-new-u1-features-for-homepod-mini-more/ > Today, Apple has seen fit to release new 14.4 software for HomePod and HomePod Mini. The latest update is significant for the smaller HomePod mini pertaining to the number of additions it brings to the table. The update arrives a month after Apple seeded 14.3 that housed bug fixes and performance enhancements. Let's dive in to see what the new update has to offer for Apple's smart speakers. > As mentioned earlier, Apple released its latest 14.3 software for the HomePod and HomePod mini. The new build brings new U1  or Ultra-Wideband functionality to the HomePod mini. This will allow the HomePod mini to make use of certain features between devices that also feature the U1 chip. This includes the iPhone 11 and iPhone 12 series.