Apple Inc. ($AAPL) introduced refreshed versions of its iPad Pro, Vision Pro headset, and 14-inch MacBook Pro on Wednesday, all powered by the company’s new M5 chip. The updates, which arrive ahead of the holiday shopping season, bring significant performance upgrades but few design changes.
- The new iPad Pro retains its 11-inch and 13-inch sizes, starting at $999 and $1,299 respectively, featuring a tandem OLED display for higher brightness and efficiency.
- Apple’s iPadOS 26 introduces a redesigned multitasking interface that allows multiple resizable windows, a Mac-like menu bar, and improved home screen organization.
- The Vision Pro headset gains the M5 chip and a redesigned dual-knit head strap for comfort, enhancing augmented reality and AI-driven applications.
- The 14-inch MacBook Pro also adopts the M5 processor, promising faster performance and improved energy efficiency.
- All products are available for preorder now and will arrive in stores on Oct. 22, with prices unchanged from prior models.
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- $AAPL — Primary manufacturer of the new M5-powered product lineup, expected to drive holiday hardware sales.
Editor’s Note: This is a developing story. This article may be updated as more details become available.
