MacBook Pro with Apple M5 to launch later than expected, leaked roadmap also mentions new iPad, Studio Display and more
Based on leaked identification numbers and code from an internal version of iOS 18, a new report from Bloomberg provides further details on the products Apple is expected to launch within the next twelve months.
The lineup for the second half of 2025 holds few surprises, as Apple is likely to announce new iPhones and Apple Watches in September, as usual. This will be followed by the Apple M5-based iPad Pro in October, which is expected to receive relatively few upgrades besides the SoC. The Apple Vision Pro is also expected to receive a successor, which should get an upgrade to the Apple M4 chipset and a more comfortable head strap. The following Apple products are expected to launch by the end of the year:
Apple roadmap H2 2025:
- iPhone 17, iPhone 17 Air, iPhone 17 Pro (Max)
- Apple Watch Series 11
- Apple Watch Ultra 3
- Apple Watch SE
- Apple Vision Pro 2
- Apple iPad Pro with Apple M5
Earlier rumors also pointed to a new Apple TV 4K and a HomePod mini, both of which are expected to feature Apple’s in-house WiFi chip for the first time. Noticeably absent from this list is the new MacBook Pro that should be based on the Apple M5 Pro and M5 Max. According to Bloomberg, this product launch has been pushed back to early 2026. This is reportedly the last iteration with the current design before the MacBook Pro is expected to receive a thinner and lighter chassis with an OLED display.
The MacBook Air M5 is also anticipated to be unveiled early next year. In March or April 2026, Apple might also refresh the most affordable iPad as well as the iPad Air with newer processors. However, the iPad Air will reportedly remain a generation behind the iPad Pro and feature the Apple M4. Aside from the new processor, no major changes or upgrades are planned. Particularly exciting is the prospect of a new Apple Studio Display, as the current model is already over three years old. The long-awaited smart home hub could also be released in the first half of 2026. Notably missing from Bloomberg's list is a cheaper MacBook with an iPhone processor, which is also rumored to debut in early 2026.
Apple roadmap H1 2026:
- iPad with new processor
- iPad Air with Apple M4
- Apple Studio Display
- iPhone 17e with Apple A19
- MacBook Air with Apple M5
- MacBook Pro with Apple M5 Pro and M5 Max
- Smart Home Hub
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