2025 is about to begin, and Apple looks set to kick off the year with several strong product launches. Heres a look at five new products expected to arrive soon in early 2025.M4 MacBook AirApples most popular Mac is about to get its next upgrade. Heres what to expect from the new MacBook Air in early 2025:M4 chip16GB RAM standardNano-texture display option12MP Center Stage cameraLikely improved battery performance thanks to M4Same design with 13-inch and 15-inch sizesOverall it should be a solid update for the MacBook Air. As for timing, signs point to a March releaseright on schedule with when the M3 MacBook Air launched in early 2024.iPhone SE 4Apples next iPhone will be the one most people should probably buy. Its the new iPhone SE 4, which is expected to debut in March.The new iPhone SE will feature: an iPhone 14-style design, with OLED and no Home ButtonFace ID and a notchthe A18 chip just added to the iPhone 16Apple Intelligence support, which is otherwise exclusive to 16 and 15 Pro models8GB of RAM48MP main camera, likely similar to the iPhone 16sUSB-C portand the first ever Apple-designed 5G modemAll of this at a compelling, budget-friendly price pointlikely under $499.The product Im personally most excited about is Apples forthcoming HomePad smart display.Mark Gurman detailed the forthcoming product extensively in a recent Bloomberg piece, which should bring fresh energy to Apples Home product lineup. Expected features, per Gurman, include:Focus is on Siri, Communication, and Home controlRuns Safari, Music, Notes, and several other Apple apps but no App StoreDevice is touch, but will mostly be operated by voice through Apple Intelligences new App IntentsNew OS is a blend of watchOS and iOS StandBy mode; dynamic UI shifts based on user distanceSize is roughly two iPhones side-by-side, with about a 6-inch screenDevice has speakers, FaceTime camera, and batteryApple is working on wall attachments, plus a speaker base for desks, tables, kitchens, and nightstandsHeavy security focus as well as video/audio intercom feature that works with other home devicesHome Screen is customizable with the classic Apple widgets and Home controlsTaps into video doorbells and video cameras, with support for security alertsI cant wait to see Apples renewed push into Home products come to fruition. Gurman says the HomePad is coming in March, though one report says it might get pushed until later.After a barren 2023 for iPad, Apple was originally expected to update its entire iPad lineup in 2024. We did get new iPad Pro, iPad Air, and iPad mini models, but the base iPad has been left unchanged.In early 2025 though, the iPad will get updated to an 11th generation device. We dont know much about the new iPad, other than that it will get a faster A-series chip, likely one with 8GB of RAM that supports Apple Intelligence. It will potentially feature Apples new Wi-Fi and Bluetooth networking chip too. Mostly, it sounds like a standard iterative update for Apples most affordable iPad.Finally, there are several other Apple products that could round out the companys early 2025 releases. While its possible we wont see any of these devices until mid-year or later, its highly likely at least one will be among Apples earlier waves of product launches.The last Apple Watch SE arrived in 2022, over two years ago now. Leading up to Apples September 2024 event, rumors pointed to a launch for the SE 3but it never materialized.Previous Apple Watch SE models have debuted in September, but there are two reasons to believe the new SE might arrive in March or April instead.if the device was indeed targeting September 2024 but just missed it, Apple has little reason to wait a whole extra yearan Apple Watch SE launch could pair nicely with the iPhone SE 4s releaseAs for the iPad Air, Apple just revved the device in May with the M2 chip, but rumors indicate an M3 upgrade is coming before long. We may have to wait until around May, but timing specifics are uncertain, and theres very little known about the new model.Two other options for early 2025 are the HomePod mini 2 and new Apple TV 4K. While we havent heard specific rumors about timing, Apple could target these launches to coincide with the HomePad as part of a broader new Home device strategy.Apples early 2025 products: wrap-upApples plans could always change, but if these five or more products do arrive in the early part of 2025, it will make for an especially strong start to the year for the company. All leading up to whats sure to be an exciting WWDC and fall product launch season.Which of Apples products coming in early 2025 are you most excited for? Let us know in the comments.Best iPhone accessoriesAdd 9to5Mac to your Google News feed. FTC: We use income earning auto affiliate links. More.Youre reading 9to5Mac experts who break news about Apple and its surrounding ecosystem, day after day. 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