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Reports: Apple Nears Mass Production of M5 MacBooks and New 27‑Inch Displays

A Q1 2026 debut is viewed as more likely than a year‑end release.

Overview

  • Bloomberg’s Mark Gurman reports that new MacBook Pro models (J714/J716) and MacBook Air models (J813/J815) are approaching mass production with availability targeted between late 2025 and the first quarter of 2026.
  • Two external monitors around 27 inches (J427/J527) are on a similar timeline, with reporting indicating at least one is a refreshed Studio Display.
  • Coverage suggests Apple will lead with updates to iPad Pro and Vision Pro near year‑end before shifting focus to the M5 laptops and new displays.
  • The M5 cycle is characterized as a largely internal performance and efficiency update likely built on TSMC’s 3nm process, and analysts note many M1/M2 Macs remain sufficient for current owners.
  • Apple is expected to seed supply late this year and ship in early 2026, as additional lower‑cost launches like iPhone 17e, a budget iPad, and an M4‑based iPad Air are reportedly slated for the first half of next year.