- According to Bloomberg’s Mark Gurman, Apple could launch its M5-powered devices sometime this week.
- These devices include the new iPad Pro, Vision Pro headset, and a 14-inch MacBook Pro.
- There is no official confirmation on the launch date, but it could be Tuesday, October 14th given company’s past track record.
We have been hearing a lot rumors around Apple’s first batch of M5-powererd devices, and according to Bloomberg’s Mark Gurman, the Cupertino giant could launch these much-awaited devices this week itself.
However, it seems like Apple is being very hush-hush about these product launches, as it might not hold a launch event and silently push them out with a press release on its website and a small launch video for each device. It’s the same manner in which the iPhone 16e was launched earlier this year.
What to Expect From the New iPad Pro, MacBook Pro and Vision Pro Headset?
As mentioned above, the only major upgrade among all three devices is the new M5 chipset. Thanks to a recent iPad Pro unboxing from Russia, we know that this chip will come with a 9-core CPU , with 3 performance and 6 efficiency cores onboard. It will offer 12% faster multi-core CPU performance and 36% faster GPU performance than the M4 chip as seen in Geekbench results.
Coming to the iPad Pro, we know that it will be available in 11 and 13-inch models as revealed in a leaked FCC documentation . The unboxing video from Russia also showed that the tablet will not come with an “iPad Pro” branding at the back anymore.
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The Vision Pro with M5 will likely be a spec bump. Apple c ould ship it with “Dual Knit Band” strap in the box which is more comfortable to wear. The headset is also rumored to be available in a new Space Black color option , and feature Wi-Fi 6. That’s about it for the upgrades, but we will share more details as and when the device comes out.
Finally, the 14-inch MacBook Pro is the least exciting of the three. It brings no other improvements besides the M5 processor . It is not clear when is Apple planning to drop these devices this week. But it could likely be Tuesday given the company’s previous launch record.
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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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