Apple's M5 Chip Expected to Launch This Fall in MacBook Pro and iPad Pro

Apple is anticipated to release its M5 chip this fall, with the MacBook Pro and iPad Pro being the first devices to incorporate it. The M4 chip was first introduced in the iPad Pro in May 2024, followed by its integration into Macs six months later. This year, both the MacBook Pro and iPad Pro are expected to receive the M5 chip simultaneously. Apple typically releases new MacBook Pro models in October or November, offering configurations such as MacBook Pro with M5, MacBook Pro with M5 Pro, and MacBook Pro with M5 Max. Reports suggest that a new Apple Studio Display may also be launched around the same time, potentially highlighting advanced external display capabilities with the M5 MacBook Pro. The M5 iPad Pro is expected to be a specification update following the major redesign introduced with the M4 model. While Apple sometimes launches new iPads in September alongside the iPhone, a release in October or November is also possible. The company is likely to emphasize iPadOS 26 in its marketing for the new iPad Pro. Current expectations indicate that the MacBook Pro and iPad Pro will be the only new products featuring the M5 chip this year, with additional Macs adopting the M5 in early 2026 and beyond.