Apple is gearing up to launch the highly anticipated M5 iPad Pro, with a projected release date in late 2025 or early 2026. Building upon the

Apple has reportedly started mass production of its next-gen M5 processor: will power new MacBook Pros, iPad Pros, and new Vision Pro successor.

The M5 chip, which is projected to power Apple Inc.'s (NASDAQ: AAPL) upcoming MacBook Pro, iPad Pro, and Vision Pro, has entered mass production.

Last year's M4 chip debuted in the new iPad Pro in May. A change from previous years when the M1 through M3 processors launched on the MacBook Pro. It appears the iPad Pro is the new testing ground for Apple's latest chips. By submitting your information you agree to the Terms & Conditions and Privacy Policy and are aged 16 or over.

It's been over six months since Apple launched the M4 chip in the iPad Pro on May 7, 2024. Since then, the M4 chip has also made its way into the MacBook Pro, but has yet to arrive on the MacBook Air. Despite that, Apple is already getting the M5 chip ready for launch.

After Apple ordered TSMC to start the production development of the M5 chip, the mass production for this upcoming processor has now begun.

Apple is developing new MacBook Pro and MacBook Air models with the M5 chip, expected to launch in late 2025. Heres everything you need to know.

Macworld At the end of 2024, we heard reports that Apple’s 2025 release schedule includes an M5-based iPad Pro and MacBook Pro. According to a new report, it looks like those products are right on schedule.