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Apple Poised to Debut M5 Chip With iPad Pro, Vision Pro Refresh and 14-Inch MacBook Pro

Reports indicate Apple will forgo a live event in favor of press releases for these M5 introductions.

Overview

  • Bloomberg and MacRumors report that a new iPad Pro, an updated Vision Pro, and a 14-inch MacBook Pro with the M5 are in mass production and expected to be announced online this week.
  • The next iPad Pro is reported to keep its current design while adding more RAM and moving to the M5 for a performance boost.
  • The Vision Pro refresh is expected to adopt the M5 and may add an R2 chip for gesture processing, along with a Space Black option and a more comfortable strap.
  • The 14-inch MacBook Pro is expected to use the base M5, with M5 Pro and M5 Max models not anticipated until 2026, and retailers are reportedly seeing fewer M4 units in stock.
  • A cheaper Vision Pro has reportedly been postponed as Apple shifts resources toward smart glasses, while updates to AirTag, HomePod mini, Apple TV, iPad Air, external monitors, and an M5 MacBook Air are tracked for late 2025 to early 2026.