Apple is preparing to release updated iPad Pro and MacBook Pro models in early 2027, according to media reports
Bloomberg notes that the company’s release schedule could be disrupted by a shortage of chips and RAM
Due to a chip shortage, the company has already announced price increases for some products / Photo: Tianyi Ma / unsplash
Apple is testing four new iPad Pro models and developing an updated entry-level MacBook Pro with a new design. Both devices are expected to be released in the first half of next year—in the spring, according to Bloomberg, citing sources familiar with the company's plans.
What updates is Apple preparing?
— According to the agency’s sources, the new iPad Pros will retain their current screen sizes—11 and 13 inches. The update will mainly involve internal components: the tablets will feature faster chips. In addition, according to earlier reports from Bloomberg, Apple has been testing a vapor chamber cooling system for these devices, which is expected to boost performance during peak loads and reduce overheating.
— At the same time, Apple is working on an update to the base model MacBook Pro (codenamed K104): The 14-inch laptop will feature a new design in the same style as the more advanced MacBook models with touchscreens, which are scheduled for release late this year or early next year. The company has also completed work on another version of the base MacBook Pro, codenamed J804. This model, featuring the current design and an M6 chip, is expected to launch this year, according to Bloomberg sources. The last update to this budget laptop model took place in October 2025.
— Bloomberg notes that Apple also plans to unveil its first M7 processor in the first half of next year. The company aims to transition its devices to the next generation of chips—following the M6—more quickly in order to optimize its own processors for complex tasks in the field of artificial intelligence, the agency explains.
An Apple spokesperson declined to comment on the company's plans.
What Else You Need to Know
The company's plans may still change. Apple is facing a severe shortage of chips and RAM, which is complicating its supply chain and throwing release dates into question, according to Bloomberg. For example, last week the company announced price increases for a number of MacBook and iPad models.
Context
If the new devices are released on schedule, they will round out Apple’s extensive lineup of new products planned for the first half of 2027, the agency notes. This lineup is expected to include, among others, a second-generation iPhone Air with an improved camera and battery, as well as the base-model iPhone 18. Overall, 2027 could be one of the busiest years in Apple’s history in terms of new hardware releases, writes Bloomberg: To mark the 20th anniversary of the launch of Apple’s first smartphone, the company is preparing to release a second-generation foldable iPhone (the company plans to unveil its first foldable smartphone in September), as well as its first smart glasses and new smart home devices, according to the agency.
What about the shares?
In trading on July 1, Apple shares rose 1.73%; year-to-date, despite the sell-off that began last week following the company’s announcement of price increases for its products, they are up just over 8%. Most analysts covering Apple stock—33—recommend buying it (Buy and Overweight ratings); 16 recommend holding it; and only three recommend selling it (Underweight and Sell ratings).
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