As we step into 2025, Apple is preparing to kick off the new year with an exciting lineup of new products. According to TechNews, the company is reportedly planning to launch four new products in early 2025.
M4 MacBook Air
The MacBook Air is Apple’s most popular computer product and is set to receive its next upgrade early 2025. The new MacBook Air is expected to feature six major upgrades:
- M4 chip
- 16GB RAM as standard
- Nano-texture display option
- 12MP center stage camera
- Improved battery efficiency with the M4 chip
- Unified design and specifications for both 13-inch and 15-inch models
Sources indicate that the M4 MacBook Air will be unveiled in March 2025, aligning with the timeline of Apple’s release of the M3 MacBook Air in 2024.
iPhone SE 4
Apple’s upcoming iPhone SE 4 is expected to be a popular choice for many buyers and is anticipated to debut in March, as the report notes. It is rumored to feature:
- iPhone 14-style design with an OLED display and the removal of the Home button
- Face ID with a notch display
- A18 chip
- Support for Apple Intelligence
- 8GB RAM
- A 48MP main camera, similar to the iPhone 16 lineup
- USB-C port
- Apple’s first in-house 5G modem chip
The SE series has always been Apple’s most affordable option. According to the report, the iPhone SE 4 is expected to be priced below USD 499.
Screen-equipped HomePod
The HomePod with a display might become one of the most eye-catching new Apple products in 2025. The screen-equipped HomePod is expected to include the following features:
- Control over Siri, communication, and smart home devices.
- Support for running Safari, Music, Notes, and a few other Apple apps, though it will not have access to the App Store.
- The screen will be touch-enabled, but primary interaction will be through Apple Intelligence and a new app framework optimized for voice control.
- A new operating system combining elements of watchOS and iOS StandBy mode, with the interface adapting dynamically based on the user’s proximity.
- A screen size of approximately 6 inches, comparable to two iPhones placed side by side.
- Equipped with speakers, a FaceTime camera, and a battery.
- Apple is developing wall-mount accessories and speaker docks for use on desks, kitchen counters, or bedside tables.
- Enhanced security features and support for audio/video intercom functionality compatible with other home devices.
- The home screen can be customized using Apple widgets and primary controls.
- Integration with video doorbell systems and security cameras, with support for home security alarm systems.
iPad 11
Apple did not update its entry-level iPad models in 2023 or 2024, but a next-generation iPad is expected to launch in early 2025. Currently, there is limited information about this new model, but it is anticipated to feature the following upgrades:
- A faster A17 Pro chip.
- 8GB of RAM, potentially with support for Apple Intelligence.
- Apple’s new Wi-Fi and Bluetooth networking chips.
As noted by the report, in addition to the four products mentioned above, Apple may also introduce new devices such as the Apple Watch SE 3, the M3 iPad Air, or other home products. Some of these items may be delayed until later in 2025, but Apple Watch SE 3 might debut in early 2025, as indicated by the report.
Apple Watch SE 3
The latest Apple Watch SE was launched in 2022. The report notes that before 2024’s September event, there were rumors that the Apple Watch SE 3 would be unveiled, but these rumors ultimately did not materialize.
While the previous two generations of the Apple Watch SE were announced in September, the new Apple Watch SE might debut at the spring event. Given that it was reportedly planned for release in September 2024, Apple might not want to further delay it, as the report notes. Furthermore, the Apple Watch SE 3 would pair seamlessly with the iPhone SE 4, making it an ideal companion product to be launched at the spring event.
iPad Air
In May 2024, Apple launched the M2 chip version of the iPad Air. As a result, sources suggest that the next-generation iPad Air is unlikely to debut until at least May of 2025. Currently, as the report notes, details about the next-generation iPad Air remain scarce.
Home Products
Two additional products that could debut in early 2025 are the HomePod mini 2 and the new Apple TV 4K. However, no specific rumors about their release timelines have surfaced yet. According to the report, Apple may align the launch of these products with the screen-equipped HomePod as part of its revamped smart home strategy.
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Please note that this article cites information from TechNews.
