Apple’s streaming ecosystem is about to get a major upgrade as the tech giant prepares to launch its New Apple TV in 2025. After the success of the current model which has been working with users for more than two years, this upcoming one will shake our world of home entertainment. Industry insiders and tech analysts are buzzing with excitement about the substantial improvements coming to the New Apple TV, which could reshape the streaming landscape.
One of the most significant upgrades coming to the New Apple TV is the integration of Wi-Fi 6E technology. It will enable Apple to offer both a Wi-Fi + Bluetooth chip built using proprietary tech which is purportedly twice as powerful and powerful as the current offering from rivals. If users use a compatible router, the enhancement promises to offer faster wireless speeds and much less signal interference.
Say Goodbye to External Cameras
In an exciting development that could transform how we communicate through our TVs, the New Apple TV is rumored to feature a built-in camera. Such addition would render the need to make FaceTime calls through TV via iPhone or iPad redundant. The integration comes as a natural evolution following tvOS 17’s introduction of the FaceTime app, suggesting Apple’s long-term vision for making the New Apple TV a comprehensive communication hub for families.
The brain of the New Apple TV is also getting a substantial upgrade. While it uses a 2021’s A15 Bionic chip, the new version is expected to run on its more recent counterpart. There are now several newer chips available too, including the A16 Bionic, A17 Pro, A18, and A18 Pro, and the performance for streaming or gaming related applications should see a massive boost.
More Power, Less Money
Perhaps one of the most appealing aspects of the New Apple TV is its rumored pricing strategy. Respected Apple analyst Ming-Chi Kuo says the device could come in at a very reasonable sub $100 price, which would dramatically cut the cost down from the current models’ $129 (64GB) and $149 (128GB) asking price. Such aggressive pricing will help Apple steal a bigger share in the streaming device market.
The launch timing of the New Apple TV remains somewhat mysterious, though 2025 is confirmed as the target year. If we look at Apple’s historical release pattern for TV devices — October 2022, April 2021, September 2017 — we can reasonably put that the new device would launch in the first half of that year. If we are close to this timing it will be right in line with Apple’s usual product refresh cycle and the market dynamics.
A Smart Hub for the Modern Home
The New Apple TV is positioning itself as more than just a streaming device. An enhanced version with its capabilities could become the central nervous system of the modern smart home offering enhanced HomeKit integration and even AI features. The new processor and Wi-Fi would ensure that it will be easier to work with a number of smart home devices and the automation will be more responsive.
This release couldn’t come at a better time as streaming services feed and grow and more 4K content emerges. The New Apple TV appears poised to handle these advancing requirements while potentially introducing new features we haven’t seen before in similar devices. While this represents an improvement in the capabilities of both the hardware and the software, this could be the product that finally helps to open Apple‘s TV platform to wider adoption at a better price point.
Final Thought
While this is yet another in Apple’s TV line, this upcoming release denotes the ability for the company to stay competitive in the home entertainment market. The New Apple TV appears designed to address current user needs while anticipating future requirements, potentially including more demanding apps and services that could benefit from the improved processing power and connectivity.
Apple is clearly positioning its streaming device for the next generation of home entertainment with these features and these improvements. The combination of enhanced performance, new communication capabilities, and more accessible pricing could make the 2025 New Apple TV one of the most significant updates in the product’s history.
