Apple is getting ready to release its first laptops powered by the M5 chip, along with new Mac external monitors. According to Bloomberg, the company is moving closer to mass production of the next MacBook Pro models (codenamed J714 and J716), MacBook Airs (J813 and J815), and two new Mac monitors (J427 and J527). These products are expected to launch sometime between the end of this year and the first quarter of 2026.
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Key products expected to arrive in the first half of next year include the iPhone 17e, a new low-end iPad, and an updated iPad Air. The iPhone 17e, in particular, could help clarify Apple’s product lineup. Right now, the differences between the standard iPhone 16 and the budget 16e are minimal, making it hard to justify the price gap. The iPhone 17 is expected to be noticeably more advanced than the 17e, which should make the distinctions between iPhone models much clearer for consumers.
In other news, Apple is reportedly testing new technology for Siri through an internal chatbot app called Veritas. This app allows employees to type questions and hold conversations similar to ChatGPT, without using voice commands. It is said to perform tasks like editing photos or searching through personal files. The Veritas app is being used internally to see how the next generation of Siri will function. The new internal app represents a major move in Apple’s effort to compete with AI platforms such as ChatGPT and Perplexity.
Apple is expected to debut its revamped Siri as early as March next year, following several delays. Originally planned for release last spring, the update was postponed due to engineering challenges.