Overview

• Leaked Apple code references a HomePod mini model codenamed B525, signaling an upgrade from the existing B520 version.
• Strings in the code point to an unreleased S-series processor built on the T8310 architecture, similar to chips in recent and upcoming Apple Watches.
• The next-generation chip may feature a 64-bit dual-core design and a four-core Neural Engine for enhanced on-device AI performance.
• Reports suggest the refreshed speaker could include a new in-house “Proxima” wireless module for Wi-Fi 6E and upgraded Bluetooth capabilities.
• Industry analysts anticipate a late-2025 release window, though Apple has not officially confirmed any launch plans.