Apple is gearing up to update its 14-inch and 16-inch MacBook Pro models with the highly anticipated M5 chip. The new report confirms that while the M5—and its more powerful counterparts, the M5 Pro and M5 Max—will boost performance and efficiency, the overall design remains unchanged from the previous generation.
Consumers who have been eyeing a sleek new aesthetic will have to wait until 2026, when rumors suggest a major redesign featuring a thinner chassis and OLED displays, setting the stage for a transformative upgrade that complements the M6 chip.
In addition to the MacBook Pro refresh, the tech giant is also preparing updates across its product lineup. Bloomberg’s Mark Gurman has detailed that the M5 chip is set to power not only the next-generation MacBook Pro but also the upcoming iPad Pro models, which are currently in advanced testing stages and could hit production in the second half of the year.
These updates promise incremental improvements that refine the user experience through enhanced multitasking capabilities, increased system responsiveness, and significantly better battery life—a clear signal that Apple continues to push the boundaries of portable computing with its custom Apple Silicon.
The forthcoming chip upgrades are particularly notable given Apple’s shift away from Intel processors since 2020—a change that has redefined industry expectations around performance and efficiency. With TSMC’s advanced third-generation 3nm process and innovative packaging techniques like the ‘SoIC-MH’, the new M5 chips are expected to deliver superior performance and improved energy efficiency, making them an appealing choice for professionals and creative users alike.
As the tech giant prepares for further leaps with the future M6 models, which may even incorporate Apple’s in-house modem technology, it is clear that the competitive landscape of mobile computing is on the verge of a significant transformation.
