Apple's Shift to In-House Wi-Fi Chip: HomePod Mini and Apple TV Refresh Rumored for 2025

A new rumor suggests that refreshed versions of the HomePod mini and Apple TV set top box will feature an Apple-designed Wi-Fi chip called 'Proxima'. This would be a shift away from using Broadcom's products, and the chip is expected to debut in these devices in 2025 before reaching the iPhone 17 later that year. The move would continue Apple's trend of reducing its dependence on third-party suppliers and could further distance itself from longstanding legal disputes.