Apple to Introduce Custom Bluetooth and Wi-Fi Chip in 2025, Reducing Reliance on Broadcom

The new chip, codenamed 'Proxima,' will debut in Apple TV and HomePod mini updates and expand to iPhones, iPads, and Macs in subsequent years.

Apple plans to launch its in-house Bluetooth and Wi-Fi chip, Proxima, starting with updated Apple TV and HomePod mini devices in 2025, followed by iPhones later that year and iPads and Macs in 2026.
The Proxima chip will initially support Wi-Fi 6E and aims to provide tighter integration and improved energy efficiency across Apple’s product ecosystem.
This move is part of Apple’s broader strategy to reduce dependence on third-party suppliers like Broadcom and Qualcomm for wireless components.
Proxima will be produced by Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Company (TSMC), continuing Apple's collaboration with the chipmaker for its custom silicon.
Apple’s initiative aligns with its push for greater hardware control and integration, with future plans to combine Bluetooth, Wi-Fi, and cellular modem functionalities into a single component.