Apple fans could be in for some pretty exciting launches in 2025. Like normal, we’re expecting the brand to launch new iPhones this fall, but those who love their Apple home entertainment items are quietly getting excited. Apple rumors are afloat about new items that will be the go-to for streaming all the movies and TV shows that get us through dreary winter months. And we’re hopeful they’ll launch before the end of 2025.
A rumor is still a rumor until it’s proven as fact, so there’s still a chance this speculation might not come to fruition, but there’s no harm in dreaming, right?
An upgraded Apple HomePod mini
Apple first launched the HomePod mini about five years ago, which means we’re well due for the Apple HomePod mini 2 which is rumored to be dropping sometime before the end of 2025. The expectation is that it’ll include a better chip, cutting down on response time.
The current HomePod mini comes with the S5 chip that’s also found in the Apple Watch Series 5. It’s possible Apple will upgrade this to a newer chip and MacRumors is guessing this could be the S11 chip that is likely to launch in the Apple Watch Series 11 and Apple Watch Ultra 3, assuming those also arrive in 2025.
We’d also be down with new colorway options for the Apple HomePod mini 2. Currently colorway options are pretty bold, aside from the white and black. Getting a Starlight or Sky Blue option similar to that of the MacBook would be welcomed. If you’re not down with waiting for the HomePod mini 2, you can snag the original HomePod mini for $99 at Apple.
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A snappier Apple TV 4K
The current model of the Apple TV 4K came out in 2022 and has a A15 Bionic chip. According to Apple’s own code, it seems as if that’s getting an upgrade to the A17 Pro chip, which could spell big performance improvements. The A17 Pro chip is also capable of supporting Apple Intelligence, which requires 8GB of memory. That would mean the Apple TV 4K could be in line for doubling the current storage space from 4GB up to 8GB.
Again, if you’re not willing to wait around for the new model to drop, you can still snag the current model for $149.99 at Best Buy.
