Mark your calendars, Apple fans! This week could be a big one, with rumors suggesting that the tech giant is gearing up to unveil not one, not two, but three new products – all powered by the much-anticipated M5 chip. Here’s a sneak peek into what we might see:
1. M5 MacBook Pro (Image credit: Future)
October is traditionally Apple’s month for new MacBook Pros, and this year seems no different. The buzz is that we’ll see minor updates, with the standout feature being the new M5 chip. This powerhouse is expected to deliver improved performance and efficiency compared to its predecessor, the M4 chip.
But if you’re hoping for a radical redesign with an OLED display and a slimmer chassis, you might have to wait until the M6 chip arrives. There’s an interesting twist, though: Apple might split the launch of different M5 chip tiers. So, we could see the base M5 model this week, with the M5 Pro and M5 Max versions of the MacBook Pro slated for early 2026.
2. M5 iPad Pro (Image credit: Romancev768)
Remember the Russian YouTubers who got their hands on unreleased M5 iPad Pros? Their leaks have fueled speculation that a launch is imminent, and AT&T’s website seems to back this up, hinting at upcoming pre-orders. Performance tests on the leaked iPads suggest the M5 chip offers significant improvements over the M4 chip, with up to 34% better graphics output.
Like the MacBook Pro, the M5 iPad Pro is expected to be a minor upgrade, with no major design changes.
3. Vision Pro Update (Image credit: Future / Lance Ulanoff)
The Vision Pro headset hasn’t quite lived up to expectations, but rumors suggest that the second-generation model will at least come with a faster M5 chip and a more comfortable strap. However, it seems Apple isn’t addressing other key concerns like weight and price.
So, it looks like we’re in for a week of minor updates rather than groundbreaking overhauls. But don’t worry, Apple’s roadmap is packed with more products, including upgraded versions of the HomePod mini, AirTag, and Apple TV, as well as the iPhone 17e, an M5 MacBook Air, and the M5 Pro and M5 Max MacBook Pros. Some of these might have to wait until next year, though.
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