M5 Chip to Power MacBook Pro Before iPad Pro: Rumors Emerge on Apple's 2025 Lineup
Apple's MacBook Pro lineup is rumored to be the first to feature the new M5 processor, with releases expected to start in fall 2025.
By Blip Tech
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MacBook Pro Rumored to Get M5 Processor Before iPad Pro
A new report from Bloomberg suggests that Apple will start releasing Macs with the M5 processor beginning in the fall of 2025. This marks a shift from the previous M4 cycle, where the chip first debuted in the iPad Pro before coming to the Mac lineup.
M4 Updates Expected Soon
- March: M4-based MacBook Air models expected to launch.
- June (WWDC): M4 updates for the Mac Studio and Mac Pro are anticipated to be announced during Apple's Worldwide Developers Conference.
- Fall 2025: Transition to M5 chips in Macs is likely to begin.
M5 Release Timeline
- MacBook Pro: Expected to receive the M5 processor in new models, likely during the October or November timeframe, following the trend of recent updates.
- iPad Pro: The M5 chip is expected to come to the iPad Pro sometime in late 2025 or early 2026.
- Other Mac Models: The Mac mini and iMac are also potential candidates for M5 upgrades before the end of 2025.
This focus on rolling out the M5 first to Macs highlights a strategic change in Apple's product cycle, emphasizing the desktop and laptop lineup over tablets.
