Will Apple Reboot AirPort? Exploring the Future of Apple Wi-Fi Routers

Will Apple bring back its AirPort routers? Explore the future of Apple in the Wi-Fi router market and what it means for smart home users.
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Will Apple Reboot AirPort? Exploring the Future of Apple Wi-Fi Routers
Could Apple Return to the Wi-Fi Router Market? Apple’s AirPort base stations once stood as sleek, reliable Wi-Fi solutions for Mac users and loyal Apple fans. With models like the AirPort Express, AirPort Extreme, and AirPort Time Capsule, the tech giant offered user-friendly routers that blended seamlessly with Apple’s ecosystem. However, the AirPort line was officially discontinued in 2018, and in July 2025, several AirPort models were added to Apple’s obsolete product list—prompting renewed curiosity: will Apple ever return to the Wi-Fi router market ? While no official plans have been announced, recent reports suggest the company may be laying the groundwork for a quiet comeback through integrated chip technology in other smart home devices. Image : Google How Apple's New Chip Technology Could Revive AirPort According to Bloomberg’s Mark Gurman, Apple is developing a proprietary Wi-Fi and Bluetooth chip slated to appear in upcoming models of Apple TV and the HomePod mini. This ch…