{"id":302900,"date":"2025-05-14T17:17:06","date_gmt":"2025-05-15T00:17:06","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/sftarticles.wpenginepowered.com\/en\/?p=302900"},"modified":"2025-07-01T14:38:54","modified_gmt":"2025-07-01T21:38:54","slug":"these-are-the-three-home-devices-apple-planes-to-launch-this-year","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/cms-articles.softonic.io\/en\/these-are-the-three-home-devices-apple-planes-to-launch-this-year\/","title":{"rendered":"These are the three home devices Apple planes to launch this year"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>Apple is making a stronger push into the smart home space in 2025, and this time, it looks serious.&nbsp;<strong>Three major home devices are expected to arrive this year<\/strong>, each one reflecting the company\u2019s ambition to turn HomeKit from a niche feature into a core part of the Apple ecosystem. From a new smart display to updates of existing favorites, Apple\u2019s Home lineup is finally getting the attention it deserves.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Apple prepares to launch its new &#8216;HomePad&#8217; device<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Perhaps the most intriguing addition is an&nbsp;<strong>entirely new category of smart home display<\/strong>, unofficially called the \u201cHomePad.\u201d With a 6-inch screen, built-in camera, and speakers, it resembles a smaller iPad designed for the wall. It will run Apple apps, display photo slideshows, and integrate with&nbsp;<strong>Apple Intelligence and an upgraded Siri<\/strong>, turning it into a control center for smart homes. Video calls via FaceTime and security monitoring will also be included.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">A new Apple TV 4K is coming late in the year<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Apple also plans to release a&nbsp;<strong>revamped Apple TV 4K with a more powerful chip<\/strong>, likely the A18 or A17 Pro, designed to handle new AI features. While the exterior design and OS will remain familiar, the internal upgrades should&nbsp;<strong>enhance performance and future-proof the device<\/strong>&nbsp;for upcoming Apple Intelligence tools. Expect it to ship late in 2025.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">The HomePod mini 2 will finally make its debut<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>After years without an update, the&nbsp;<strong>HomePod mini is finally getting a second generation<\/strong>. While details remain scarce, it will include a new in-house Wi-Fi and Bluetooth chip, and may rely on&nbsp;<strong>tighter integration with nearby Apple devices<\/strong>to boost performance and intelligence. It\u2019s expected alongside the new Apple TV later in the year.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Apple is making a stronger push into the smart home space in 2025, and this time, it looks serious.&nbsp;Three major home devices are expected to arrive this year, each one reflecting the company\u2019s ambition to turn HomeKit from a niche feature into a core part of the Apple ecosystem. 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