Apple's Big Week: M5 Chip, New iPad and Mac Plans Now

Bloomberg reports Apple may announce several new products this week, led by the M5 chip debuting in iPad Pro and Vision Pro. A MacBook Pro with base M5 is likely; high-end M5 Pro/Max models and other devices may arrive later.

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Apple's Big Week: M5 Chip, New iPad and Mac Plans Now

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Apple fans may have a busy week ahead: Bloomberg suggests a set of new product reveals is likely — delivered online rather than on Apple Park's stage. Here’s a clear read on what could appear and what will probably wait.

M5 takes center stage — first in iPad Pro and Vision Pro

According to Bloomberg reporter Mark Gurman, Apple will introduce several key products this week, with the spotlight on the new M5 chip. Expect the M5 to appear first in the iPad Pro and the Vision Pro. Imagine faster graphics, improved power efficiency and a tangible boost for pro apps — that’s the promise Apple is selling.

Gurman also flags a likely new MacBook Pro, but with a caveat: the laptop will probably ship with the base M5 chip only. He says the higher-performance M5 Pro and M5 Max variants won’t arrive until early next year, so pros waiting for Max-tier power should plan accordingly.

What’s likely delayed — and what’s still on Apple’s roadmap

Not everything expected in Apple’s supply chain will show up this week. Gurman notes that products not moving to the M5 architecture are less likely to be announced now. That includes rumored refreshes such as a new HomePod mini, an updated Apple TV, and new AirTag units — all still on Apple’s roadmap but without set dates.

  • Likely this week: M5 chip debut in iPad Pro and Vision Pro; a MacBook Pro with standard M5.
  • Unlikely this week: HomePod mini, refreshed Apple TV, and new AirTag models.
  • Coming later: an iPad with the A18 chip, an iPad Air powered by M4, two new Apple displays, and a mid-2026 iPhone 17e.

Why does this matter? The M5 rollout marks the next phase in Apple’s in-house silicon story — incremental performance gains that will shape pro workflows, XR experiences on Vision Pro, and the Mac lineup’s roadmap for 2025.

Should you wait or buy now?

If you’re eyeing a MacBook Pro and need top-tier performance immediately, consider current M-series models carefully. If you can wait, the coming updates—especially when M5 Pro and M5 Max arrive—will bring bigger performance leaps. For iPad Pro buyers and early Vision Pro adopters, the M5 introduction could be a compelling reason to upgrade sooner.

Apple’s cadence remains strategic: small, targeted online reveals that hint at a broader hardware timeline. Keep an eye on official Apple channels this week for confirmation and specifications.

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Armin

Is this even true? Gurman usually solid, but skipping M5 Pro/Max till next year feels like a tease. If that's real then… I might wait.

mechbyte

Wow finally M5 in iPad Pro + Vision Pro. Faster gfx sounds sick, hope battery's better though, fingers crossed… price tho?