The M5 chip could be unveiled at an October 2025 Apple event.
MacBook Pro with M5, M5 Pro, and M5 Max chips is tipped for early 2026.
M5 MacBook Air may follow by March 2026, with iMac and Mac mini updates later.
It’s almost that time of year when Apple debuts its next-generation M series chips. While Apple has been quiet about upcoming launches, reports suggest that M5 Macs could be introduced as early as next month. The reports suggest that it can happen during a dedicated event in October.
SurveyInterestingly, the analysts believe that the first device to launch with the M5 may not be a Mac at all. Instead, Apple could use the iPad Pro to launch its new silicon, as it did with the M4 earlier this year. There is also speculation that an updated Vision Pro may include the M5. Here’s everything we know so far.
MacBook Pro and Air may not ship until 2026
Usually, Apple refreshes the MacBook Pro lineup in the fall. Mark Gurman’s Bloomberg report states that the company is targeting an early 2026 launch for the M5-powered MacBook Pro models. These laptops are expected to retain their current 14-inch and 16-inch designs but will come in three chip tiers: M5, M5 Pro, and M5 Max.
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Soon after that, Apple is said to roll out the M5 MacBook Air in 13-inch and 15-inch variants. If the timeline mirrors this year’s M4 Air release, the ‘ultra-portable’ laptop could arrive around February or March 2026.
Other Macs may follow
The leaks, so far, centered on MacBooks and the reports suggest that the updated Mac mini and iMac models could join the lineup in late 2025 or early 2026. However, concrete details on these desktops remain under the wraps.
Do note that these updates are completely based on the early leaks and rumours. Apple is yet to confirm the details.
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