Every Apple Device Expected in 2025

Apple has already launched several device updates this year, including the iPhone 16e, a new MacBook Air, and a new iPad Air. This is looking to be a big year for device upgrades and releases, so let's take a look at everything else Apple is expected to drop in 2025.

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• Apple's 2025 Release Schedule
• The iPhone 17 Air
• New Smart Screen Command Center
• Mac Upgrades
• Will Apple Intelligence Come to the Watch?
• The Vision Pro 2
• A New Generation of AirTags

Apple's 2025 Release Schedule

While we can't know for sure what devices will be announced when until it actually happens, there's a lot of buzz about devices we might see this calendar year. Of course, we can anticipate with some confidence the iPhone 17 line will drop this fall, as well as the Apple Watch 11, other device launches remain more of a mystery.

Apple has already released the iPhone 16e, a new M4 MacBook Air, and an M3 iPad Air complete with a Magic Keyboard update. Apple is hitting its devices hard with upgrades to ensure their devices support Apple Intelligence, and this guides some of the speculation as to what is coming our way. To learn how to master these new AI features, check out our free Tip of the Day newsletter.

The iPhone 17 Air

Apple has been toying for some time now with what the fourth member of the iPhone lineup should be, testing out the mini and now the Plus. Rumor has it, this year we'll see a new iteration completely: the iPhone 17 Air. What this means is the second member of the base model family will be ultra thin. MacRumors reports because of its thin frame, it will only host one 48-megapixel camera instead of two or three cameras, as the other models have. They also say it will have a 6.6-inch screen placing it in size between the regular/Pro and the Pro Max. A significantly thinner body usually also means significantly reduced battery life, which could be a drawback to this new model, but for many the lighter weight and thinner frame might be worth it.

As for the other iPhone 17 models, we'll likely see the usual lineup of the 17, 17 Pro, and 17 Pro Max. While there aren't too many rumors yet about what changes we might see to these models, MacRumors suggests we might see some major design changes, as well as material changes, such as replacing titanium with aluminum in the casing. We might also see a horizontal camera layout, but again it's too soon for any solid guesses on that. 

If Apple follows its usual schedule, we should see the new iPhone line drop in September of this year.

New Smart Screen Command Center

The Appleverse is abuzz with talk of a new smart screen that will offer upgraded HomePod functionality. The specifics are so far unclear, but Mark Gurman of Bloomberg said earlier we could see it as soon as spring of this year. However, he has since amended this prediction, saying production was still "months away." Some speculate this is linked to Apple's rocky Apple Intelligence rollout, as the device would likely rely heavily on these features, if it is Siri-centric, like the HomePod. Apple analyst Ming-Chi Kuo said to expect the new device later this year. While a smart display isn't new technology, it is new ground for Apple and could be an exciting addition to this tech ecosystem.

Mac Upgrades

As the M4 Mac line is almost complete, Apple is likely to launch the M5 chip this year. However, the Mac Pro is still running the M2 Ultra chip, so whether we'll see one more M4 launch, specifically the Mac Pro with the M4 Ultra remains to be seen, but it might be more likely that Apple will skip ahead to the M5. With the release of the M5 chip, we're likely to see a new MacBook Pro, but details on when we'll see that remain vague.

Will Apple Intelligence Come to the Watch?

We are almost certainly going to see the Apple Watch 11 this fall. Mark Gurman predicts we might see some new health tracking features, such as blood pressure or glucose monitoring. While glucose monitoring doesn't seem like a particularly achievable feat for a fitness wearable, blood pressure monitoring is an interesting option. As Apple has discontinued its blood oxygen monitoring after legal troubles, it's likely they will be looking to make up for this loss with other high level health features. It's also possible we'll see some Apple Intelligence integration, though unlikely given the processing power it takes.

The big question on our minds is: will we see a new Apple Watch Ultra this year? There aren't many rumors currently circulating about an upcoming Apple Watch Ultra upgrade, but if we're going to see Apple Intelligence come to the Watch, the Ultra would be the place to do it. Still, it seems doubtful that even this high-powered wearable would be able to support the processing needed for this level of AI, so my guess is that this year's upgrades won't focus on that.

Whatever is coming our way, we'll almost definitely see these updates in the fall, alongside the iPhone announcement.

The Vision Pro 2

Many interested in the Apple mixed reality headset but not the massive price tag are awaiting a budget version. Considering competition typically runs for a fraction of the price, a more affordable headset seems like a logical next step. There have been rumblings about this for some time—before, even, the Vision Pro launched—but again, we're not looking at any clear timeline. Guesses as to changes include lighter weight and perhaps more portability, and many speculate this new version could be called the "Vision Air," following Apple's typical naming patterns.

Apple originally announced the Vision Pro at WWDC, though since it won't be an original product launch this time, we might see it in a fall announcement, when most new hardware is announced. However, whether it will be this year, next year, or not for a while, still remains to be seen.

A New Generation of AirTags

The final device update we might see this year is the AirTag 2. Mark Gurman predicts we'll see the new generation of AirTags around the middle of this year. The features he says to expect are improved location tracking, likely due to a more powerful chip, and a built-in speaker that is harder to remove as an anti-stalking measure. He also says we can't expect a rechargeable battery this round. Finally, Ming-Chi Kuo has said the new AirTag will integrate with the Vision Pro, but offered no more information on how or what this would look like.

We're potentially looking at a pretty full year of device upgrades, possibly thanks to Apple's rocky Apple Intelligence rollout. Excitement for iOS 19 seems fairly low right now, so Apple might have to treat us to other fun upgrades and launches to keep users happy.