According to the latest information from Mark Gurman for Bloomberg, the new models of theApple TV 4K a you HomePod mini would be almost ready to launch. The material would have been finalized for months and even already used by employees in Cupertino. However, their release was deliberately delayed to coincide with the rollout of the new version of Siri and Apple Intelligence.
What technical improvements?
The main new features will be internal, with a chip upgrade. Apple TV 4K expected to move from A15 Bionic chip to chip A17 Progiving it the power to run Apple’s AI models locally. The exterior design of the case would remain very similar to the current model from 2022.
For the HomePod mini, the evolution would also be centered on the processor, with a move from the S5 chip to the S9. This update is necessary to support new Apple Intelligence features, although these will likely be cloud-dependent for this speaker.
The design would remain unchanged, but rumors suggest better sound quality and additional connectivity options.
Will the Siri Remote be updated?
One point of uncertainty remains regarding the Siri Remote. Mark Gurman indicates that there is a possibility that the remote will be refreshed in some form.
However, it tempers expectations by clarifying that this change might be minor, rather than something noticeable to the user.
Probably next fall
Apple has conditioned the launch of this new hardware on the availability of its AI ecosystem. ” These refreshes were delayed for many, many months because they were designed to launch in tandem with new Siri and Apple Intelligence updates “, writes Mark Gurman.
The timetable now seems set. The presentation of the new software features is expected during WWDC 2026, for a public launch at autumn. The new Apple TV 4K and HomePod mini should therefore be marketed immediately.
