Apple to update smart home and TV devices in 2025

January 13, 2025  20:45

At the end of 2025, Apple will introduce updated versions of the HomePod mini 2 and the next-generation Apple TV. According to insider Mark Gurman from Bloomberg, the release of the devices is expected between September and November, reports MacRumors.

Part of a new smart home strategy

These new products will be part of Apple's ambitious smart home strategy. In 2025, the company also plans to release:

The first full-fledged home hub. Intercom with Face ID. Video surveillance system. What's new in the devices? HomePod mini 2: New S-series chip for improved performance. Improved sound quality. Additional color options for the case. Next-generation Apple TV: New A-series chip, more powerful than the A15 Bionic. Wi-Fi 6E support for faster speeds and minimal latency. Possible addition of a built-in camera for FaceTime. Starting price in the US - from $99.

Both devices will feature a new Apple chip that combines Wi-Fi and Bluetooth, improving their syncing and stability.

Why fall 2025?

Apple chose this period to avoid competition from other new products, including:

MacBook Air 2025. iPhone SE. Second-generation AirTag. Base model iPad.

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