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Bloomberg's Mark Gurman reports Apple plans to update the base MacBook Pro next year with an M7 chip and the new thinner, lighter design with slimmer bezels introduced in the recent high-end refresh. Gurman also says a second-generation touchscreen MacBook Pro, powered by M7 Pro and M7 Max chips, is expected, with Apple reportedly skipping M6 Pro and M6 Max entirely.
Apple has delayed its smart home robot, reportedly codenamed J595, until at least 2027 or possibly 2028, according to The Information. The report says the device's hardware has been ready for about two years, but software delays have held up its release, with the software team reportedly scaling back planned features to focus on FaceTime and basic home automation like controlling lights. The device is expected to carry a roughly $1,000 price tag and feature a 9-inch display mounted on a swiveling robotic arm.
Mark Gurman reports Apple has discussed pricing the new 14-inch OLED touchscreen MacBook Pro with M5 Pro chip at $2,899, with the 16-inch version likely starting around $3,399. He says Apple plans to keep selling the current non-touch MacBook Pro models alongside the redesigned ones rather than replacing them.
Bloomberg's Mark Gurman says Apple's upcoming high-end MacBook Pro redesign, expected to be unveiled the day after the M6 MacBook Pro debut, will feature a slightly thinner case, thinner bezels, a noticeably lighter build, and a revamped hinge for better stability when touching the screen. The machine is also expected to include an OLED touchscreen, M5 Pro and M5 Max chips, and a hole-punch cutout with Dynamic Island replacing the notch.
Apple is reportedly preparing to refresh the iPad mini with its first OLED display and first chip update since 2024, bringing the A20 Pro chip and 12GB of memory. Reports also point to a redesigned, water-resistant casing, though it's unclear if the display will support 120Hz ProMotion. Bloomberg's Mark Gurman says pricing could start at $799, up from the current $599.
Bloomberg's Mark Gurman said on his Power On podcast that Apple is developing a third-generation iPhone Duo for 2028 with a slightly larger inner display, growing from the current 7.6 inches to the high sevens or low eights. He also said Apple is considering adding a Telephoto camera to a future Duo model, though no timeline has been set, and separately noted Apple is testing second-gen Duo models with under-display Face ID and a possible Action button.
Bloomberg's Mark Gurman reports that Apple is actively developing under-display Face ID technology and has built prototypes of a second-generation iPhone Duo featuring the system in its outer display. The current iPhone Duo uses Touch ID instead of Face ID, marking Apple's first return to fingerprint unlocking on a flagship-style iPhone since the 2022 iPhone SE. Gurman also cited the iPhone 18 Pro's smaller Dynamic Island as evidence of Apple's broader push to hide components beneath displays.
Bloomberg's Mark Gurman reported on his Power On podcast that Apple is internally testing iPhone Duo 2 prototypes featuring Face ID, with the sensor placed beneath the outer display. He also said employees are exploring adding an Action button to the next-generation foldable, though he expressed less confidence about that feature shipping.
Apple executives told The Verge that its new smart home device, HomeView, was held back for years waiting on a more capable, conversational Siri AI with personal context. VP Kaiann Drance and VP Lilian Rincon said the device needed Siri's natural-language abilities to let any family member interact with it, such as adjusting a thermostat by voice. HomeView will now launch on November 13, 2026, years after Mark Gurman first reported it was largely ready and targeted for March 2025.
Bloomberg's Mark Gurman reports Apple is developing a higher-end version of its newly launched $299 HomeView smart display, code-named J595, for release in 2027 or 2028. The device would feature a roughly 9-inch screen, up from 7 inches, and a motorized arm allowing it to swivel 360 degrees using voice recognition to face whoever is speaking.
Bloomberg's Mark Gurman reports Apple is preparing an unusually large retail rollout for its first foldable iPhone, the iPhone Duo, ahead of its October 23rd launch. Flagship stores like Fifth Avenue in New York will reportedly get more than 150 demo units, Apple Park nearly 100, and other major stores 30-40 units each, while smaller stores get around 20. Apple has also reportedly designed new MagSafe stands and untethered demo units so customers can try features like StandBy mode, plus a new fixture showing the device opening and closing.
Bloomberg's Mark Gurman reports that Apple's upcoming iPad mini refresh will be priced significantly higher than the current $599 model, possibly near $799. The redesign is expected to bring the tablet's first OLED display, thinner bezels, an upgraded speaker system, and a chip believed to be the A20 Pro also used in iPhone 18 Pro models.