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Apple upgrades iPad Pro, MacBook Pro, and Vision Pro with new M5 chip
AppleApple(US:AAPL) TechCrunchยท2025-10-15 15:15

Core Insights - Apple has announced the new M5 chip, which powers the new iPad Pro, MacBook Pro, and Vision Pro, with availability for preorder and shipping starting October 22 [1][2] Group 1: M5 Chip Performance - The M5 chip offers over four times the peak GPU compute performance compared to the M4, marking a significant advancement in AI performance for Apple silicon [2] - The new iPad Pro features up to 3.5 times the AI performance of last year's model and up to 5.6 times faster than the iPad Pro with M1 [2] Group 2: Device Upgrades - The new devices include the C1X cellular modem, which provides up to 50% faster cellular data performance, and the N1 chip for enhanced connectivity [3] - Storage read and write speeds have been improved, along with faster charging capabilities, achieving up to 50% charge in around 30 minutes [3] Group 3: Pricing and Availability - The iPad Pro pricing starts at $999 for the 11-inch model and $1,299 for the 13-inch model, available in black and silver [5] - The new 14-inch MacBook Pro starts at $1,599, featuring upgraded graphics performance, higher memory bandwidth of 153Gbps, and a battery life of up to 24 hours [8] Group 4: Vision Pro Enhancements - Vision Pro will also utilize the M5 chip, improving display rendering by 10%, supporting refresh rates up to 120Hz, and enhancing AI features by 50% [10] - The upgraded Vision Pro maintains a price of $3,499 and includes a Dual Knit Band for improved comfort [11]