Overview

• Apple’s Regent Street store in London shows the HomePod mini out of stock in all five colors, and other locations list limited configurations for both devices.
• Apple TV is seeing very low inventory across stores, according to Gurman’s posts, while the Apple Online Store currently maintains broader availability.
• Retail shortages are often read as a prelude to new hardware, though Apple has not confirmed timing or specifications for either product.
• Rumors for the next HomePod mini cite a newer S‑series chip, an Apple‑designed Wi‑Fi component with Wi‑Fi 6E or Wi‑Fi 7 support, improved sound, and a second‑generation Ultra Wideband chip.
• The next Apple TV is rumored to move to an A17 Pro‑class processor and Apple‑designed Wi‑Fi, with a built‑in FaceTime camera remaining uncertain.