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Apple's M5 iPad Pro and MacBook Pro Expected to Launch in Late 2025

The upcoming devices, featuring modest performance upgrades with the M5 chip, are in late testing and set to enter mass production later this year.

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Overview

  • Apple is in the late stages of testing its M5 iPad Pro and MacBook Pro, with mass production expected to begin in the second half of 2025.
  • The M5 iPad Pro and MacBook Pro are anticipated to launch in October 2025, maintaining their current designs while introducing the M5 chip for incremental performance improvements.
  • The M5 chip, fabricated on TSMC's third-generation 3nm process, is expected to deliver a 5% performance boost and up to 10% efficiency gains over the M4 chip.
  • Future product plans include a major MacBook Pro redesign in 2026 with OLED displays and thinner chassis, followed by an M6 iPad Pro in 2027 featuring a 2nm chip and in-house 5G modem.
  • Apple's long-term strategy focuses on advancing its silicon technology and transitioning to custom modems to strengthen device integration and reduce reliance on third-party components.