The first month of 2025 is almost over, moving us closer to the first Apple product launches of the yearand several strong ones are coming. Heres a look at five new products expected to arrive in the next few months.M4 MacBook AirApples most popular Mac is about to get its next upgrade. Heres what to expect from the new MacBook Air:M4 chip16GB RAM standardNano-texture display option12MP Center Stage cameraSupport for two external displays with lid openLikely 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 February or early March releasesome time around 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 originally said the HomePad was coming in March, but later revised expectations by saying it could be delayed a bit.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 was ultimately left unchanged.Very soon 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.M3 iPad AirThe base iPad wont be the only tablet launching soon. Despite Apple just revving the iPad Air last May with the M2 chip, rumors indicate an M3 upgrade is coming before long.Not much else is known about the M3 iPad Air except that it should support some updated keyboard accessories from Apple. Otherwise, its likely just a spec bump for the same 11-inch and 13-inch sizes we have already.Wildcard: Apple Watch SE 3Finally, theres a possible sixth product that could arrive soon: an Apple Watch SE 3.The last Apple Watch SE arrived in 2022, and leading up to Apples September 2024 event, rumors pointed to a launch for the SE 3but it never materialized.Except for the MacBook Air, these are products that no one cares about. Most would rather hold an iPad in their hands and use it, rather than a 6" HomePad from across the room. What a complete waste. Most are waiting on the new Mac Studio with M4 Max and M4 Ultra, a product that Apple has neglected, since it still uses a 2 year old CPU. View all commentsPrevious Apple Watch SE models have debuted in September, but there are two reasons to believe the new SE might arrive this spring 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 releaseApples upcoming products: wrap-upApples plans could always change, but if these five or more products do arrive in the early part of the year, it will make for an especially strong start to 2025 for the company. All leading up to whats sure to be an exciting WWDC and fall product launch season.Which of Apples products coming soon 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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