GoKawiilApparently, there are no hazy, lazy days of summer at Apple. The company is testing several new iPad Pro models, redesigning an entry-level MacBook Pro and developing a new M7 processing chip, according to Mark Gurman at Bloomberg. In another report, news outlet Nikkei Asia said that Apple is also significantly ramping up production of its first foldable phone -- expected to launch later this year.
A representative for Apple did not immediately respond to a request for comment.
As Apple transitions from outgoing CEO Tim Cook to John Ternus, the company is expected to launch a wide variety of new products this fall and next year. Those products include the company's first foldable, a second-generation iPhone Air, iPhone 18 Pro, iPhone 18 Pro Max, entry-level iPhone 18, possibly an iPhone 20 (to mark the 20th anniversary of the device) and Apple's first smart glasses.
Along with the roster of new products, Apple is also upgrading its iPad Pro line, according to Gurman. He said the four new models, set for launch in spring of 2027, would retain the 11-inch and 13-inch display sizes of current models.
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Gurman said the revamped iPad Pro models will get faster chips, maybe even jumping from the current M5 processor to an M7 to handle larger AI loads. As Gurman has reported before, the new iPad Pro models could also feature a vapor chamber cooling system to reduce overheating.
The current iPad design and built-in 5G is great, says tech tester Austin Evans, who has nearly 6 million subscribers to his YouTube channel where he tests technology, but the operating system will always be an issue. "Even with apps like Final Cut and improved Finder, you still have to deal with a compromised, locked-down experience compared to the Mac or Windows," Evans told CNET.
Apple is also redesigning its entry-level MacBook Pro, which could launch in the first half of 2027, Gurman reports. He said the 14-inch laptop will likely have a touchscreen, as will the higher-end MacBooks that are expected to be launched late this year or early next year.
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