Apple may be preparing major new product launches across its Mac, Vision, iPad, and iPhone lines, according to this week’s latest rumors.
Highlights include a low-cost MacBook powered by an iPhone chip, a detailed roadmap for Apple’s future Vision headsets, thinner iPad Pro bezels, and changes to the iPhone 17 design.
Low-Cost MacBook With A18 Pro Chip
Analyst Ming-Chi Kuo reports that Apple is working on a new 13-inch MacBook that will run on the same A18 Pro chip found in iPhones. This model, simply called “MacBook,” is expected to launch in late 2025 or early 2026, with a price range of $699 to $799. The device may come in a variety of colors including blue, pink, yellow, and silver, positioning it as a more affordable alternative to the MacBook Air.
Apple Vision Headset Roadmap
Kuo also shared new details about Apple’s upcoming mixed reality and augmented reality hardware. The roadmap includes:
- M5 Vision Pro (late 2025) – minor spec update
- Vision Air (2027) – lighter, more accessible model
- Vision Pro 2 (2028) – major redesign with reduced weight
- Apple Glasses (2027) – likely full AR glasses
- XR Glasses (2028) – extended reality wearable
While Vision Pro has faced criticism for its weight and high cost, Apple appears committed to developing lighter and more user-friendly versions over the next few years.
iPad Pro and iPad Fold Updates
Apple is reportedly planning slimmer bezels for a future iPad Pro, possibly powered by the M6 chip. The new design will resemble Samsung’s Tab Ultra bezels but without a notch.
On the other hand, the development of the foldable 18.8-inch iPad—once rumored for 2026—has been delayed, with its launch now possibly pushed to 2028 or later.
iPhone 17 Design Changes
New rumors indicate two minor but notable changes for the upcoming iPhone 17 series:
- The Apple logo on the Pro models will move lower on the back, likely to accommodate new internal magnet layouts.
- The base iPhone 17 is expected to grow from 6.1 inches to 6.3 inches, matching the size of the iPhone 17 Pro. This may be part of Apple’s strategy to simplify screen sizes across the lineup and set the stage for a future smaller budget model, likely the iPhone 17e.
From budget-friendly MacBooks to next-gen AR devices and subtle design tweaks in the iPhone and iPad lines, Apple’s upcoming product roadmap appears to focus on expanding accessibility while refining its premium offerings.
