All things are pointing to Apple making waves in the smart home space in 2025, with new reporting from Bloomberg’s Mark Gurman about an in-house chip for Bluetooth and Wi-Fi and plans for a refreshed Apple TV and HomePod mini.
According to Gurman’s sources, Apple also plans to introduce an in-house chip for Bluetooth and Wi-Fi connections, internally code-named “Proxima.” This chip, set to replace components currently sourced from Broadcom, may debut in a new Apple TV set-top box and HomePod Mini smart speaker in 2025.
By late 2025, Apple will extend its integration into iPhones, followed by iPads and Macs by 2026, writes Gurman, an Apple reporter who has reported on several rumors about Apple’s planned smart home devices.
Apple’s move underscores its broader ambitions in the smart home market. A proprietary Wi-Fi and Bluetooth chip would enable Apple devices to communicate more seamlessly.
Based on this report and others along the course of 2024 from Gurman and others, here’s what we think may come out over the next few years from Apple:
Lightapalooza took place in late February, and the growth of the event has mirrored the rapid ascension lighting fixtures and controls.
This development is separate from Apple’s transition away from Qualcomm cellular modems, but the two components are ultimately expected to function cohesively. This effort reflects Apple’s goal to integrate wireless capabilities tightly with its other hardware components, paving the way for innovative designs like thinner devices and advanced wearables.
By designing in-house wireless components for its devices, Apple gains greater control over the user experience, Gurman says. This move builds on Apple’s history of success with custom wireless chips in AirPods and Apple Watches, suggesting it may overcome initial hurdles in expanding this capability to its broader product lineup.
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