Overview

• 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.