Apple’s October product launches are imminent, featuring the M5 iPad Pro and an upgraded Vision Pro with a faster chip and improved strap, both now in mass production. A new MacBook Pro announcement is also expected this week.
Mark Gurman for Bloomberg News:
I’m expecting a number of new products to be introduced in this latest wave — with the announcement coming online, rather than through a flashy event on Apple’s campus.
I previously reported that Apple plans to launch the MacBook Pro updates early next year, slightly later than its usual October or November time frame. The specific reason was that the M5 Pro and M5 Max chips — the central upgrades in the next 14-inch and 16-inch MacBook Pros — won’t be ready in volume until that point.
But the entry-level M5 chip is clearly ready for prime time since it’s in the new iPad. That means the base-level 14-inch MacBook Pro is also ready for launch (the new chip is the main change). If you need more evidence of this staggered schedule: Stores are seeing shortages of the base M4 Pros, while the high-end models are in normal supply. Those inventory signals often give a good indication of when a launch is imminent.
As for a new AirTag, HomePod mini, and Apple TV set-top box: Those are still very much on the road map. The company also has new versions of the iPad Air and entry-level iPad, two external monitors, the M5 MacBook Air lineup, and iPhone 17e in store for early next year. It’s all part of a flurry of device updates slated for the coming months.
MacDailyNews Take: A ton of new Apple products are coming in the next few weeks and months!
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