Rumors indicated that Apple had new products ready to launch this week, and now with its MacBook Pro tease, the company has seemingly confirmed that. Here’s everything new that might launch.
M5 MacBook Pro
Apple confirmed its imminent launches by teasing a brand new M5 MacBook Pro. Based on past Apple teases, the launch is expected tomorrow: Wednesday, October 15.
Greg Joswiak posted a short video offering a glimpse at a new MacBook with the tagline: “something powerful is coming.” The MacBook is oriented in a V shape, the Roman numeral for 5. And Joz’s post starts out “Mmmmm…”—another clear tease of the M5.
Prior rumors have indicated the M5 MacBook Pro will feature the same basic design as the M4 model, though perhaps in a new blue color per Joz’s video.
What’s not expected this week is M5 Pro and M5 Max variants of the MacBook Pro, as those have reportedly been pushed into early 2026.
New Apple TV 4K
It’s been three years since the last Apple TV 4K launched, but a new model is almost here.
Rumors for the new Apple TV 4K indicate it will feature:
- A17 Pro chip, up from the current A15 Bionic
- Apple Intelligence support
- Apple’s new N1 wireless chip
- and possibly a Center Stage camera
Following the long gap between updates, and with recently increased competition from Google and Amazon, here’s hoping Apple has an upgrade-worthy new model in store for users.
HomePod mini 2
Apple is expected to launch not one, but two Home products imminently, with the second being a new HomePod mini.
The original HomePod mini is long overdue for an upgrade. It arrived in November 2020, nearly half a decade ago.
Like the new Apple TV 4K, Apple’s HomePod mini 2 is expected to feature Apple Intelligence support and the new N1 chip. It’s also rumored to get audio quality improvements and an updated Ultra Wideband chip.
M5 iPad Pro
Last year’s iPad Pro was a major upgrade thanks to tandem OLED, an ultra-thin design, new accessories, and the first-ever M4 chip.
There’s an M5 iPad Pro coming soon, but it’s expected to be more of a spec bump update—as a recent leak seemingly confirmed.
In addition to the new M5 chip, the iPad Pro will likely have Apple’s new N1 wireless chip, 12GB RAM on some models and 16GB on others, and possibly dual front-facing cameras.
I’m also interested to see if Apple might bring its new C1X modem to the iPad Pro. So far, only iPhones have gained Apple’s new line of C-class modems.
AirTag 2
AirTag isn’t a product that needs a new version every year. But now that we’re more than four years since the original AirTag debuted, a lot of anticipation has built up for its successor.
AirTag 2 is rumored to include three main upgrades:
- new Ultra Wideband chip
- improved focus on privacy features
- precision finding with greater range
Otherwise, the new AirTag is expected to look and work largely the same as the existing model.
M5 Vision Pro
Apple Vision Pro launched in early 2024, and so far has struggled to build momentum with consumers. There’s a new Vision Pro model launching soon, but it’s unlikely to move to needle much.
Rumors indicate that Vision Pro 2 will include an M5 chip, a new head strap for greater comfort, and possibly come in a black finish. Mostly though, it will retain the same form factor and features as the original.
New Apple Studio Display and more
Mark Gurman recently said a fall launch is possible for two new Mac displays.
At least one of those displays is expected to be the successor to Apple’s Studio Display.
Apple could very well announce a new Studio Display tomorrow as part of its M5 MacBook Pro launch. But it’s also possible the new display won’t arrive until early next year alongside M5 Pro and M5 Max models of MacBook Pro.
We’ve also seen signs recently of a new Pro Display XDR coming, though it’s less clear if that display is ready to go.
Which of Apple’s upcoming product launches are you most looking forward to? Let us know in the comments.
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