Apple expected to debut first M5-powered devices this week

Apple could be just days away from ushering in its next generation of silicon. According to Bloomberg’s Mark Gurman, the company is preparing to unveil new hardware powered by its latest M5 chip, including a refreshed MacBook Pro, iPad Pro, and Vision Pro, as early as this week.

Apple’s next leap could be a silent affair

Unlike the glitzy iPhone 17 event last month, Apple is reportedly taking a more subdued route for its October lineup. The announcements are expected to arrive via online releases rather than a full-scale keynote, following the pattern of last year’s fall MacBook refresh.

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Gurman suggests Apple may be accelerating its plans too. The base M5 MacBook Pro was initially thought to be slated for early 2026, but signs of limited M4 MacBook Pro stock at Apple Stores hint at an imminent replacement. Meanwhile, the M5 Pro and M5 Max chips are said to still be in production, with volume availability expected early next year.

What to expect from the M5 generation

The iPad Pro is also due for a significant upgrade, bringing the same M5 power to Apple’s flagship tablet range. The Vision Pro, on the other hand, may receive a refreshed version featuring the M5 chip and a redesigned head strap for better comfort, a refinement rather than a reinvention.

Reportedly, Apple is shifting gears and putting most of its R&D efforts behind Meta-like XR glasses, so refreshing the Vision Pro with the latest silicon makes sense.

All in all, if the reports prove true, this week could mark the start of Apple’s M5 era, a quieter but no less meaningful step in its ongoing quest to blur the lines between Macs, iPads, and mixed-reality devices.