Apple on Wednesday was announced its new M5 chip along with the new iPad Pro, MacBook Pro and Vision Pro, all powered by the new chip.
These devices are now available for pre-order, with shipping and in-store availability expected on October 22nd.
The M5 chip will allow the new devices to run faster than their predecessors. Apple says the chip has more than four times the GPU computing performance compared to the M4. Johny Srouji, Apple’s senior vice president of Hardware Technologies, added in a statement that it “represents the next big leap in AI performance for Apple’s silicon.”
For the new iPad Pro, Apple touts that the chip brings “up to 3.5x the AI performance” of last year’s Pro and up to 5.6x faster than the iPad Pro with the M1.
Other upgrades include Apple’s C1X cellular modem with up to 50% faster cellular data throughput and the N1 chip for Wi-Fi, Bluetooth and Thread connectivity. In addition, the new iPad Pro has faster storage read and write speeds and a faster charge of up to 50% in about 30 minutes.
Adding more power to the iPad Pro seems like a logical step for Apple as the tech giant pushes it to feel more like a laptop. With iPadOS 26, the tablet gets smarter window displays, the Preview app, and the ability to create folders for better organization.
Pricing starts at $999 for the 11-inch model and $1,299 for the 13-inch model, with black and silver color options.
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The new 14-in MacBook Pro it’s expected to be even faster than its predecessor, with upgraded graphics performance (up to 1.6 times better), higher memory bandwidth of 153 Gbps (up from the M4’s 120 Gbps) and improved storage speeds.
It also has a battery life of up to 24 hours.
Pricing starts at $1,599 and is available in space black and silver.
Vision Pro it’s also set to get the M5 chip, replacing the current M2.
The M5 chip improves screen performance by 10%, supports refresh rates up to 120Hz (up from 100Hz), and accelerates AI-powered functions, making them 50% faster. In addition, battery life is improved by 30 minutes, providing up to 2.5 hours of general use and three hours of video playback.
The upgraded Vision Pro also comes with a Dual Knit Band to give users a more comfortable fit. It is available in small, medium and large. The price remains at $3,499.
The announcement of the new Vision Pro follows reports that Apple is shifting its focus to developing smart glasses instead of revamping its VR headset.
