Countdown to 2025: Apple prepares launches at the beginning of the year

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As we count down to the end of 2024, Apple has no new devices planned before the year concludes. However, rumours suggest that the company has several updates planned for the first half of next year, including a new smart home hub, the iPhone SE 4, AirTag 2, an iPad Air update, an iPad 11, and new MacBook Air models.

New Smart Home Hub

Apple's long-awaited smart home hub could launch as early as March. Equipped with a screen of around 6 inches that can be placed on a desk stand with speakers or mounted on the wall, this device is expected to feature a new operating system called "homeOS". With support for Siri and Apple Intelligence, the hub will allow users to manage HomeKit accessories and even function as a home security system.

iPhone SE 4

Regarding the iPhone SE 4, reports indicate that it will launch in March, featuring a design similar to the base iPhone 14. Rumours point to an OLED screen of 6.1 inches, Face ID, a more advanced processor than the A15 Bionic, a USB-C port, and a 48-megapixel rear camera, among other updates. Also noteworthy is the supposed 5G modem developed by Apple, which aims to reduce the company's dependence on Qualcomm.

AirTag 2

For the new AirTag 2, Apple plans to launch an enhanced version with an improved Ultra Wideband chip, which will allow for more precise location tracking. It's also expected that this new version will be more secure, with a built-in speaker that's harder to remove. Additionally, integration with the Apple Vision Pro headset is in the company's plans.

New iPad Air Models With New Magic Keyboard

Minor updates are planned for the 11 and 13-inch iPad Air models in spring 2025. Rumours suggest that these devices will receive a new chip, although it's unclear whether it will be the M3 or M4. Additionally, an updated Magic Keyboard is also on the horizon, with features similar to those introduced in the latest iPad Pro models.

iPad 11 and New MacBook Air Models

The iPad 11 is expected to receive an update in spring 2025, with support for Apple Intelligence and a new A-series chip, along with 8GB of RAM. As for the new MacBook Air models, these should feature the M4 chip, with no major changes expected. With so many updates in the pipeline, Apple fans will certainly have a lot to look forward to at the beginning of 2025. This is just a preview of what may be in store over the coming months, as Apple continues to innovate and surprise its users. Made with AI. Source: Joe Rossignol link to the news Reviewed by:

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