Apple's Next Rumored Products: New HomePod Mini, Apple TV, and More

[MacRumors]

Apple on Wednesday updated the 14-inch MacBook Pro, iPad Pro, and Vision Pro with its next-generation M5 chip, but previous rumors have indicated that the company still plans to announce at least a few additional products before the end of the year.

The following Apple products have at one point been rumored to be updated in 2025, although it is unclear if the timeframe for any of them has been pushed back:

• HomePod mini: S9 chip or newer with support for next year's revamped version of Siri powered by Apple Intelligence, likely Apple's N1 chip with Wi-Fi 7 support, improved sound quality, a second-generation Ultra Wideband chip for proximity features, and potentially new color options like Red.
• Apple TV: A faster A17 Pro chip that will support next year's revamped version of Siri powered by Apple Intelligence, and likely Apple's N1 chip with Wi-Fi 7 support. A built-in FaceTime camera has been rumored for a future Apple TV, but it is unclear if that will arrive with the next model specifically.
• AirTag: Up to 3× longer item tracking range vs. current AirTag, a more tamper-proof speaker, and "very low" battery life alerts.

The following products are rumored to launch in late 2025 or early 2026:

• MacBook with A18 Pro chip: A lower-cost MacBook model equipped with an A18 Pro chip — or perhaps an A19 Pro chip, although this might be wishful thinking — is rumored to launch in late 2025 or early 2026.
• Studio Display: A new version of the Studio Display with an A19 Pro chip and mini-LED backlighting is expected to launch in late 2025 or early 2026.
• Pro Display XDR: A new version of the Pro Display XDR with a built-in Center Stage camera is expected to launch in late 2025 or early 2026.

Apple's exact plans for the rest of the year remain to be seen, but it is not unusual for the company to announce new products in late October through November. Apple has even announced some products in December over the years, such as multiple Mac Pro models, the Pro Display XDR, and the AirPods Max.

HomePod mini and Apple TV inventory is starting to dwindle at select Apple Store locations around the world, as often happens ahead of new models.

As for other Macs, it is possible that no additional models will follow until next year. It would have made sense for the iMac and Mac mini to be updated with the M5 chip alongside the 14-inch MacBook Pro, if they were coming this year, and higher-end 14-inch and 16-inch MacBook Pro models with M5 Pro and M5 Max chips are rumored to launch in early 2026. The next MacBook Air and Mac Studio models are expected to launch next year, too, while the timeframe for the next Mac Pro desktop tower is up in the air.

Article Link: Apple's Next Rumored Products: New HomePod Mini, Apple TV, and More

 

[Sir Ruben]

A FaceTime camera would be a great addition to the Apple TV box, however I am going to be that it will look exactly the same with a spec bump thats not even needed (This is not a games console).

 

[TechRemarker]

Seemed like today would be the day for the Apple TV announcement, but looks like may be tomorrow as so much noise from Apple about AppleTV this week other than the actual new hardware announcement. Hopefully tomorrow!

 

[greenbreadmmm]

Why do they think the HomePod mini will have better sound quality than first gen?

The HomePod 2 did not.

Also with inflation/cost cutting, I am doubtful.

Hope I’m wrong of course.

 

[jz0309]

So the Studio Display is rumored to get a more powerful chip than the entry level MacBook? Interesting

 

[JitteryJimmy]

I don't mind that my nearly 10 year old Apple TV HD will continue in active service to me. Yeah, I updated the remote two years ago, but the unit itself was purchased on Day 1 and continues to work great - a testament to its design.

 

[TDPHunter]

I just want to be able to transition all of my Google Nest/Alexa devices to Apple Home devices. I want to be able to leverage the video recoding perk in my iCloud subscription. Unfortunately, I need Siri to actually be intelligent enough with AI to pull the trigger.

 

[ArrayDecay]

Boo-urns!

I’m disappointed that there isn’t a M5 Mac Mini. Seems like an easy upgrade for Apple before the holiday shopping season.

 

[BarrettF77]

HomePods and Apple TV should have been fist IMHO. And the XDR display I really hope is OLED and not LCD again. Especially with the MacBook Pro going OLED next year

 

[sublunar]

Seemed like today would be the day for the Apple TV announcement, but looks like may be tomorrow as so much noise from Apple about AppleTV this week other than the actual new hardware announcement. Hopefully tomorrow!

Very good point there, plus has surely to be released this year as those products would be prime Xmas gift territory.

 

[iMac The Knife]

Well, the last time MR posted something like this, the products were release I think the following day. So you're telling me there's a chance!

 

[Joshuadsmusic]

Why can’t they make the HomePod mini battery powered too (with a usb c connection for when battery is low)?

 

[cigz]

What is Gurman saying? When's Apple releasing them? Or he doesn't know cause the shipping dates on apple.com are not changing (yet)?

 

[Miles Teg]

The article mentions the next HomePod mini will support Siri powered by Apple Intelligence, won't that require it to have 8 GB of ram? I can see the next Apple TV having that but not a HomePod mini.

 

[Surrylic]

Why can’t they make the HomePod mini battery powered too (with a usb c connection for when battery is low)?

Probably because the battery life would be virtually nonexistent given the size of the HomePod mini and how it has to be actively listening at all times for commands.

 

[Dr Citrus]

It seems much more likely that apple will release an updated HomePod mini at the time when the new Siri is launched.

 

[iMac The Knife]

For those of you who use the HomePod Mini's, how do you find them compared to any competitors offerings?

 

[mrr]

Waiting for new AirTags.

 

[poematik13]

I don't mind that my nearly 10 year old Apple TV HD will continue in active service to me. Yeah, I updated the remote two years ago, but the unit itself was purchased on Day 1 and continues to work great - a testament to its design.

My parents have the TV HD and it lags like hell

 

[chinanderm]

A new version of the AirTag has been stated as "coming soon" for what, like 3 years now?

 

[msz95]

I thought it wa yesterday but unfortunatelly nothing. Maybe in march

 

[N0ughtsAndCr0sses]

Apple on Wednesday updated the 14-inch MacBook Pro, iPad Pro, and Vision Pro with its next-generation M5 chip, but previous rumors have indicated that the company still plans to announce at least a few additional products before the end of the year.

The following Apple products have at one point been rumored to be updated in 2025, although it is unclear if the timeframe for any of them has been pushed back:

• HomePod mini: S9 chip or newer with support for next year's revamped version of Siri powered by Apple Intelligence, likely Apple's N1 chip with Wi-Fi 7 support, improved sound quality, a second-generation Ultra Wideband chip for proximity features, and potentially new color options like Red.
• Apple TV: A faster A17 Pro chip that will support next year's revamped version of Siri powered by Apple Intelligence, and likely Apple's N1 chip with Wi-Fi 7 support. A built-in FaceTime camera has been rumored for a future Apple TV, but it is unclear if that will arrive with the next model specifically.
  
• AirTag: Up to 3× longer item tracking range vs. current AirTag, a more tamper-proof speaker, and "very low" battery life alerts.

The following products are rumored to launch in late 2025 or early 2026:

• MacBook with A18 Pro chip: A lower-cost MacBook model equipped with an A18 Pro chip — or perhaps an A19 Pro chip, although this might be wishful thinking — is rumored to launch in late 2025 or early 2026.
  
• Studio Display: A new version of the Studio Display with an A19 Pro chip and mini-LED backlighting is expected to launch in late 2025 or early 2026.
  
• Pro Display XDR: A new version of the Pro Display XDR with a built-in Center Stage camera is expected to launch in late 2025 or early 2026.

Apple's exact plans for the rest of the year remain to be seen, but it is not unusual for the company to announce new products in late October through November. Apple has even announced some products in December over the years, such as multiple Mac Pro models, the Pro Display XDR, and the AirPods Max.

HomePod mini and Apple TV inventory is starting to dwindle at select Apple Store locations around the world, as often happens ahead of new models.

As for other Macs, it is possible that no additional models will follow until next year. It would have made sense for the iMac and Mac mini to be updated with the M5 chip alongside the 14-inch MacBook Pro, if they were coming this year, and higher-end 14-inch and 16-inch MacBook Pro models with M5 Pro and M5 Max chips are rumored to launch in early 2026. The next MacBook Air and Mac Studio models are expected to launch next year, too, while the timeframe for the next Mac Pro desktop tower is up in the air.

Article Link: Apple's Next Rumored Products: New HomePod Mini, Apple TV, and More

Let’s go already 🤣🤣

 

[N0ughtsAndCr0sses]

A FaceTime camera would be a great addition to the Apple TV box, however I am going to be that it will look exactly the same with a spec bump thats not even needed (This is not a games console).

It won’t have it

Unpractical

 

[lazyrighteye]

Seemed like today would be the day for the Apple TV announcement, but looks like may be tomorrow as so much noise from Apple about AppleTV this week other than the actual new hardware announcement. Hopefully tomorrow!

I'd be cool with that. I can't place my order fast enough.

 

[seek3r]

HomePods and Apple TV should have been fist IMHO. And the XDR display I really hope is OLED and not LCD again. Especially with the MacBook Pro going OLED next year

I’m not sure anyone makes an OLED panel that would work for the XDR, all the other 6k displays in that soze range coming out this year seem to be IPS black, not OLED