Apple is set to release several products, including the next-generation M7 processor, new iPad Pro models, and a budget MacBook Pro, in the first half of 2027, coinciding with the 20th anniversary of the iPhone.
According to a report by Bloomberg on July 1, citing sources, Apple is currently testing four new iPad Pro models aimed for a spring release next year. These models will maintain the current 11-inch and 13-inch display sizes but will focus on enhancing internal performance with faster chips. Last October, Bloomberg reported that Apple was developing a vapor chamber cooling system for the iPad Pro, expected to launch in 2027, to improve cooling and performance.
Additionally, Apple is anticipated to launch a budget MacBook Pro, codenamed 'K104', as early as the first half of next year. This model is expected to feature a 14-inch display and adopt a new design similar to the premium MacBook set to be released later this year or early next year, according to Bloomberg.
Apple is also aiming to introduce the M7 processor in the first half of next year, which is expected to significantly enhance artificial intelligence (AI) processing capabilities compared to existing processors. AppleInsider reported that the 'K104' budget MacBook Pro could be the first model to feature the M7 processor.
Moreover, Apple plans to release several models in the first half of next year, including the second-generation iPhone Air and a budget iPhone 18. Bloomberg noted that Apple often employs a strategy of launching various devices in the spring to stabilize sales throughout the year. As the company celebrates the 20th anniversary of the iPhone, it is preparing a record lineup of six iPhone models, including a second-generation foldable iPhone and its first smart glasses.
However, recent memory supply shortages may disrupt Apple’s product release schedule. Bloomberg reported that Apple is in discussions to purchase memory components from China’s Changxin Memory Technologies (CXMT) and Yangtze Memory Technologies (YMTC), both of which are on the U.S. Department of Defense blacklist, for devices sold in China. Last week, Apple raised prices on key products like Macs and iPads to cope with rising memory semiconductor costs.
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