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New Apple TV 4K and HomePod Mini to Gain A17 Pro and In-House Wireless Chip

The refresh is expected to introduce Apple’s in-house wireless chipset to enable Wi-Fi 6E and Bluetooth 5.3 support across both devices.

Apple TV 4K to get A17 Pro according to new leak
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Overview

  • Leaks indicate that the next Apple TV 4K will be powered by an A17 Pro chip, replacing the current A15 Bionic.
  • The HomePod mini is expected to receive a minor S-series upgrade codenamed B525, building on its existing Apple Watch-derived silicon.
  • Both devices appear set to adopt Apple’s in-house wireless chipset, bringing Wi-Fi 6E and Bluetooth 5.3 connectivity.
  • Because the A17 Pro is the first A-series processor to support Apple Intelligence, the updated set-top box could host future on-device AI features on tvOS.
  • Launch timing remains unconfirmed, though industry outlets point to an announcement as early as a September iPhone event or within the next few months.