Diminishing stocks of Apple TV and HomePod mini models at some Apple Store locations around the globe indicate updated versions of the devices may soon hit shelves.
As reported by MacRumors, the HomePod mini is out of stock in all five color options at Apple’s flagship Regent Street store in London, as of this article. While other Apple TV and HomePod mini models are unavailable at select Apple Store locations, online availability appear to still be sufficient.
Both the Apple TV and HomePod mini are widely-expected to receive updates this year, and several new features have been rumored for the devices.
HomePod mini
The next-generation HomePod mini is expected to be powered by an S9 chip or newer to provide support for the upcoming version of Siri powered by Apple Intelligence. it is also expected to boast an Apple-designed Wi-Fi chip with Wi-Fi 6E or Wi-Fi 7 support, improved sound quality, a second-generation Ultra Wideband chip. New color options could also make the scene.
Apple TV
A next-generation Apple TV is expected to be powered by a faster A17 Pro chip that will offer support for the upcoming version of Siri powered by Apple Intelligence. It also is expected to have an Apple-designed Wi-Fi chip with Wi-Fi 6E or Wi-Fi 7 support. While a built-in FaceTime camera has long been rumored to be included in the feature set of a future Apple TV, but it is unclear if that make it into the upcoming new model.
Bloomberg‘s Mark Gurman said over the weekend that Apple planned to announce new products “this week.” However, he later said the products would be announced “as early as this week.”
