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TL;DR: Apple is reportedly set to launch its next-generation iPad Pro and MacBook Pro models equipped with the M5 chip later this year. The company is also said to be working on the M5 MacBook Air that could debut in early 2026.
In his latest Power On newsletter, Bloomberg’s Mark Gurman said that Apple is in the process of carrying out “advanced testing” on the new iPad Pro models, and that they will likely enter mass production in the second half of this year. Gurman also predicted the new models to launch in October 2025.
Apple released the 2018 and 2022 iPad Pro models in October of those years, so it won’t be a surprise if the next-gen models break cover around the same time this year. However, the company’s current iPad Pros debuted in May 2024 with an OLED display and a thinner chassis. They’re powered by the M4 chip and support the Apple Pencil Pro.
The M5 MacBook Pro models are also expected to debut later this year. Gurman believes the new laptops will retain the design of their predecessors, while the 2026 MacBook Pros are tipped to get a major design overhaul, including thinner chassis and OLED displays.
Gurman adds that Apple has started working on the M5 MacBook Air, and that it could launch early next year. The new models are unlikely to have any major design changes, so buyers should expect the same thin, fan-less chassis as the current models. It’s unclear if the company will revamp the MacBook Air design in 2026 or 2027.
The new MacBook Air models will be upgrades over the current-generation 13-inch and 15-inch M4 models that were announced earlier in 2024. The existing MacBook Airs are powered by the M4 chip and start at $999, making them more affordable than the M3 generation. While they retain the design of their predecessors, they include an improved 12MP Center Stage camera and 16GB of RAM in the base model.
Cupertino is also working on new software to go with its upcoming hardware. The company is not only set to announce new versions of its iOS, iPadOS, macOS, watchOS, tvOS, and visionOS operating systems at its WWDC event next week, but it’s also working on a revamped version of its Health app, adding an AI-powered virtual doctor and health coach.
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