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Yahoo
04-05-2025
- Yahoo
Making Sense of the M5 MacBook Pro Rumors
Apple hasn't publicly confirmed the existence of a new MacBook Pro, but leaks and reports suggest that the company is preparing a refresh of its high-performance laptops. While the update is expected to focus primarily on internal components, particularly the introduction of the M5 chip, some minor enhancements may also be in store. Here's what we know so far about the potential release and features of the M5 MacBook Pro. While Apple hasn't announced the M5 MacBook Pro release date, we have a fairly good estimate considering the company's previous product cycles and recent reports. October: Apple has a history of releasing new MacBook Pro models in October. We saw this with the M3 and M4 versions, which suggests that the MacBook Pro M5 will follow the pattern. Featured Link: The Next Apple Event: Dates, News, Rumors, and Announcements Although Apple hasn't disclosed details about the M5 MacBook Pro, various tech sites and analysts have shared insights and predictions about what we could see in this year's iteration. Macworld reports that the M5 MacBook Pro will primarily be a chip upgrade with a performance boost of 15-25% over the M4. Other features could include Wi-Fi 7 (an update from the M4's Wi-Fi 6E) and Thunderbolt 5 for the base model. Tom's Guide notes that the M5 chip will use TSMC's advanced N3P 3nm process, which could lead to improved power efficiency and performance, especially compared to older MacBooks. The design is expected to remain largely unchanged, with a major overhaul (OLED and M6) expected in 2026. MacRumors indicates that the M5 MacBook Pro will come in three variants for different performance needs: M5, M5 Pro, and M5 Max. The same 14-inch and 16-inch screens are expected. Featured Link: MacBook Air vs. MacBook Pro: What's the Difference? Rumors around the M5 MacBook Pro suggest this update will mostly focus on internal changes, with no major redesign expected. Several sources, including Bloomberg's Mark Gurman, believe the M5 chips will be the main headline, with Apple likely saving bigger changes, like OLED, for next year. Until Apple announces anything, it's hard to know which features will actually make the cut. But based on how these cycles usually go, it's safe to assume a familiar design with faster performance this year, and then some grander changes next year. Related: All the Rumors About the M5 iPad Pro Read the original article on Lifewire
Yahoo
12-03-2025
- Business
- Yahoo
The M5 iPad Pro launch may have less focus on feature upgrades
If you were looking to save money on an iPad Pro with an OLED display, you can go ahead and invest in the M4 iPad Pro because the M5 iPad Pro might not have any new features to set it apart from its predecessor. Details from the research firm, Meritz Securities suggest that upgrades for the upcoming professional-tier iPad may primarily come down to the M5 chip, with Apple expected to save bigger feature overhauls for subsequent generations of the tablet series. Leaker @Jukanlosreve broke down the firm's research note on X, which explains its observations of Apple's current business timeline. The brand introduced its OLED display on the M4 iPad last year as a highlight feature, which reduced the weight and thickness of the tablet but subsequently increased the price. The coming M5 chip, based on the 3nm 'N3P' node is expected to give the tablet only a minimal improvement over the previous model. With other aspects, such as design expected to remain relatively the same, Apple may also have modest outlooks on its production of OLED displays for the iPad Pro. Working with Samsung Display and LG Display to produce OLED panels for the tablet, the sources originally projected a need for over 9 million OLED panels to supply 11-inch and 12.9-inch iPad Pro models combined. The manufacturers ended up shipping approximately 5.7 million units to Apple. Wccftech noted that Apple may delay the launch of the M5 iPad Pro until after it announces the M5 MacBook Pro. If accurate the M5 iPad Pro may not see a launch until 2026. However, this could be a benefit as the Pro-level devices would be priced similarly and could easily cannibalize one another. Notably, Apple unveiled the tablet ahead of the laptop in 2024 to showcase the then-new technology. Analysts have indicated that the M5 MacBook Pro may also be a lackluster upgrade until Apple introduces an OLED display to the Pro laptop line in future generations. However, other reports suggest that Apple may use the M5 line as an opportunity to bring in a complete software refresh across all its platforms, including macOS, iPadOS, and iOS that is practical and consistent in terms of look and function. The overhaul is expected to be inspired by the VisionOS software that powers the Vision Pro headset.
