Will Apple Release New Apple TV and HomePod mini After Recent Launches?

Apple recently rolled out refreshed iPad Pro models, a smaller MacBook Pro and the Vision Pro — but that might not be the finish line for the year. Reports suggest Apple could still update its home devices, with the Apple TV set-top box and the HomePod mini topping the list of likely candidates.

Key points to know:

• After a wave of high-profile product launches, attention has turned to Apple’s home ecosystem: Apple TV and HomePod mini.
• Both products are logical refresh targets — Apple TV for updated streaming and gaming features, and HomePod mini for smart-home and Siri improvements.
• No official Apple announcement has confirmed new models yet; current reports are based on industry rumors and analyst speculation.

What might we expect if updates arrive? Potential improvements include faster chips, better audio for the HomePod mini, new streaming codecs or gaming features on Apple TV, and price/availability adjustments to match Apple’s broader product strategy. Any release timing is uncertain — Apple often times home-device updates around fall events or quietly through product pages.

For background, check Apple’s product pages: Apple TV 4K and HomePod. The original report that raised these questions appeared on ifun.de.

Discussion: Do you want a redesigned Apple TV or an upgraded HomePod mini — which would you buy first and why?