Here’s what to expect from Apple in January
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Key Points:
- Apple is expected to launch new 14-inch and 16-inch MacBook Pro models powered by M5 Pro and M5 Max chips as early as January, with no major design changes anticipated until late 2025 or early 2026.
- A new, more affordable MacBook featuring the A18 Pro chip—typically used in iPhone 16 Pro—and a 12.9-inch screen may debut this month, potentially costing well under $1,000 and available in multiple colors.
- Additional hardware updates likely coming in the first quarter include the M5 MacBook Air, new iPad Air, base model iPad, Mac mini, Mac Studio, and the iPhone 17e, although many may be announced closer
