Breaking Apple Rumors: Low-Cost MacBook, Next-Gen Vision Devices, and iPad/iPhone Updates

Fresh leaks from prominent analysts hint at a significant shake-up in Apple’s product lineup, with rumors pointing to a new low-cost MacBook, an ambitious roadmap for Vision devices, and updates to upcoming iPad and iPhone models.

One of the most notable rumors suggests Apple is preparing to launch a 13-inch ‘MacBook’ powered by an iPhone processor, specifically an A18 Pro chip. Positioned as a budget-friendly alternative to the MacBook Air, this new model is expected to retail in the $699-$799 range and come in vibrant colors. Sources indicate a potential shipping window of late 2025 or early 2026, marking a major new product category aimed at expanding Mac adoption, particularly among existing iPhone users.

Further insights reveal Apple’s long-term strategy for head-mounted devices. The roadmap includes an M5 Vision Pro refresh later this year, followed by a lighter and more accessible Vision Air in 2027. A second-generation Vision Pro (Vision Pro 2) is slated for 2028, with the much-anticipated Apple Glasses and XR Glasses also appearing in 2027 and 2028 respectively. This extensive plan underscores Apple’s commitment to the spatial computing platform, despite current models being perceived as heavy and expensive.

Regarding iPads, rumors suggest an M5 iPad Pro launch this fall, with future iterations, possibly with an M6 chip, featuring dramatically slimmer bezels akin to the Samsung Tab Ultra but without a notch. Development of the rumored 18.8-inch iPad Fold, however, appears to be paused, pushing its potential launch beyond its initial late 2026 projection, possibly to 2028.

Finally, details on the upcoming iPhone 17 line indicate subtle yet significant changes. The Apple logo on the iPhone 17 Pro and Pro Max is reportedly being repositioned lower on the back, likely due to internal magnetic layout adjustments. More notably, the base model iPhone 17 is expected to receive a larger 6.3-inch display, matching the size of the iPhone 17 Pro and differentiating it from potential future budget models like an iPhone 17e.

These latest rumors provide a glimpse into Apple’s strategic direction, focusing on product accessibility, innovation in spatial computing, and incremental yet impactful updates across its core device categories.

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