Strategy Apple becoming independent from external suppliers and introducing more of its own components into its devices will take another important step in 2025. Wi-Fi and Bluetooth module, which will debut in the next versions of Apple TV and HomePod mini..
According to Mark Gurman, Bloombergfrom Cupertino in 2025 will release new versions of Apple TV and HomePod mini, the big novelty of which will be the appearance of the equipment in question. If completed, the company will begin to reduce its dependence on Broadcomwhich currently provides you with WiFi + Bluetooth chips for your devices.
While the aforementioned journalist points out that this component is independent of the 5G modem that debuts in the iPhone SE 4, Apple’s intention will be to combine the two in the future. As for the Wi-Fi and Bluetooth connection module, it is indicated that the Californians devoted several years to its development. The component is known internally as Next and its production will be handled by TSMC.
The final specifications of the Apple chip, which will appear in Apple TV and HomePod mini in 2025, have not yet been disclosed. It is mentioned that will include WiFi 6E supportwhich would mean an interesting evolution for both devices, but especially for the speaker, given that the current version uses WiFi 4.
Apple will use its own Wi-Fi and Bluetooth module in Apple TV and HomePod mini in 2025
Giving the future HomePod mini and Apple TV a Wi-Fi + Bluetooth chip of its own design is just a starting point for Apple. According to Gurman, The company also plans to include it in the iPhone 17.. However, it is not specified whether it will be implemented across the entire line of smartphones that will debut in 2025, or in specific models. And from 2026, the component will be used on iPad and Mac.
Apple’s progress in its strategy of putting more and more self-developed parts into its devices will have aspects beyond its independence from external suppliers. Using your own 5G modems, as well as Bluetooth and Wi-Fi modules, can provide better integration between your devices; especially by expanding its plans for the connected home.
Recall that Apple is working on multiple devices for home use. Among them, a kind of HomePod with a screen and an IP camera is mentioned. In addition, Tim Cook plans to create an autonomous robot similar to the Amazon Astro, which will take advantage of several technologies originally intended for the Apple Car.
Thus, starting a gradual upgrade using native connectivity components will be critical. Besides Apple TV and HomePod mini, it is unknown whether Apple also plans to introduce its Wi-Fi and Bluetooth module in the “big” HomePod. Let’s not forget that this device was discontinued in 2021, but returned in 2023 in an improved version. Although since then no important events have happened.
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