Apple Reportedly Plans New iPad Pro and MacBook Pro for Early 2025
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– Apple plans to release several new iPad Pros and a new MacBook Pro in the first half of next year, according to Bloomberg.
– The new iPad Pro models will have faster chips, and the company is developing an “entry-level” MacBook Pro, internally called K104.
– Apple targets the same period for the release of its first M7 processor.
– The new MacBook is expected to be a full-fledged Pro, unlike the MacBook Neo, which uses the A18 chip from the iPhone.
– These product plans come as Apple faces supply chain issues and price hikes, making budget-friendly options timely.
Apple is reportedly preparing to launch a refreshed lineup of iPad Pro models and a new MacBook Pro in the first half of 2025, according to a recent report from Bloomberg. The tech giant is said to be developing four distinct versions of its high-end tablet, each equipped with faster processors. At the same time, the company is working on a more affordable “entry-level” MacBook Pro, internally codenamed K104. Bloomberg also indicates that Apple is aiming to debut its first M7 chip during the same timeframe.
The last iPad Pro release came in October of the previous year. In March, Apple unveiled a premium MacBook Pro alongside the budget-oriented MacBook Neo, though the Neo relies on the A18 chip originally built for the iPhone. The upcoming entry-level MacBook is expected to offer a full Pro-level experience, setting it apart from its more cost-conscious sibling.
These product plans surface amid growing speculation about other future devices, including a possible foldable phone, as Apple navigates a post-Tim Cook leadership transition. The company is also grappling with persistent supply chain challenges, which Cook has acknowledged have driven price increases. Those hikes have been significant in some cases. For example, the MacBook Pro with 1 terabyte of storage recently saw its price jump from $1,699 to $1,999. If Apple is indeed developing more budget-friendly laptops and tablets, the timing could be ideal for introducing them.
Apple did not immediately respond to a request for additional details.
(Source: TechCrunch)
