- The FCC has published details of the upcoming Apple Vision Pro 2, along with the M5 MacBook Pro and iPad Pro models.
- The leaked details only share the model numbers of upcoming devices along with wireless testing reports.
- From these documents, we can deduce that Apple could launch the next M5 MacBook Pro and iPad Pro sometime in late 2025, or early 2026.
Who knew that Apple’s biggest leaker would be the US Federal Communications Commission? The FCC seemingly leaked details of the next iteration of the Vision Pro headset, along with identifiers for the upcoming MacBook Pro and iPad Pro with the M5 chipset.
FCC Publishes Documents Detailing Vision Pro 2, M5 MacBook Pro and iPad Pro
According to a report by MacRumors , the FCC has published documents outlining model numbers for products that do not match Apple’s existing devices. Unlike the iPhone 16e schematics which was also leaked by the FCC yesterday, these new model numbers don’t reveal much details about their corresponding devices.
A document references a “Head Mounted Device” , likely suggesting the Vision Pro 2. The published details from the regulatory body include wireless test reports for transmission, SAR, and WLAN. It’s unclear whether the next Vision Pro will stick with Wi-Fi 6, as the FCC testing showed no signs of 6GHz Wi-Fi support.
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Besides that, we already know that the Vision Pro 2 will feature the M5 chipset , replacing the M2 in the original. However, there will be no major design changes . We have also heard from previous leaks that Apple is working on a cheaper Vision Pro headset , which will be lighter, along with its own version of AR glasses.
Macrumors also deduced that other model numbers uploaded by the FCC likely correspond to the rumored M5 MacBook Pro and the iPad Pro . Here’s a list of model numbers and rumored devices.
- A3434 – MacBook Pro featuring the M5 chipset
- A3357 – 11-inch iPad Pro (Wi-Fi model)
- A3358/A3359 – 11-inch iPad Pro (Cellular model)
- A3360 – 13-inch iPad Pro (Wi-Fi model)
- A3361/A3362 – 13-inch iPad Pro (Cellular models)
While the model numbers don’t reveal much, the M5 iPad is expected to support Wi-Fi 7. Note that Apple is planning to launch a touchscreen MacBook Pro , which is rumored to launch sometime next year.
The FCC filings also provide a hint about the release window. Since companies are required to submit documents for certification a few weeks before launch, we can expect the M5 MacBook and iPad Pro to launch around late 2025 or early 2026 .
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- Apple and Google have officially confirmed their team-up for the next-gen Siri AI.
- The Cupertino Giant will be using Google’s Gemini for a more personalized Siri model as well as Apple Intelligence features.
- We can expect the next-gen Siri to come out with iOS 26.4, sometime in March or April.
Apple has officially confirmed joining forces with Google to use its Gemini AI model to power the next-generation Siri. It will offer a more personalized experience and will be coming out with the iOS 26.4 update. Apple also plans to leverage Gemini’s capabilities for other Apple Intelligence features as well, later down the line.
The Next-Gen Siri will be powered by Google’s Gemini AI
Apple officially confirmed that it will be partnering with Google in a statement to CNBC . Here’s what it stated, “After careful evaluation, we determined that Google’s technology provides the most capable foundation for Apple Foundation Models, and we’re excited about the innovative new experiences it will unlock for our users.”
Later, Google also shared a post on X confirming the tie-up, “Apple and Google have entered into a multi-year collaboration under which the next generation of Apple Foundation Models will be based on Google’s Gemini models and cloud technology. These models will help power future Apple Intelligence features, including a more personalized Siri coming this year.”
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Both statements clearly mention that the Cupertino Giant will be using Gemini to power its assistant Siri. This was already rumored, as Apple’s attempts to acquire Perplexity went nowhere. With Gemini, Siri will get a major AI update . It will be able to handle more nuanced conversations and provide better results. Something long-time Apple users have been asking for years.
The next-gen Siri will arrive with the iOS 26.4 update, which will launch sometime in March or April. And it is only going to be available for Apple Intelligence-supported devices .
Something else worth noting is how Google’s statement mentions that Gemini will power Apple Intelligence features. This leads us to believe that Apple could use Gemini’s multi-modal capabilities for its Writings tools , Image Playground , and Message summaries, too.
Elon Musk Not Happy With Apple and Google Tie Up
xAI CEO Elon Musk also responded to Google’s announcement post on X, sharing his thoughts on the matter by saying, “This seems like an unreasonable concentration of power for Google, given that they also have Android and Chrome.” Though we don’t expect either Apple or Google to respond to Elon, we will update the situation as it progresses.
It is worth noting that xAI is the company behind Grok, which is in hot water currently due to its inappropriate image generation fiasco , and has been getting backlash from multiple news outlets, X users, and even government authorities.
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