Apple’s WWDC 2025 is set for June 9, and anticipation is growing—not just for the expected major software overhauls, but also due to mounting speculation about potential new Mac hardware announcements.
Historically, Apple has maintained a fairly predictable Mac release cadence, typically launching MacBook Air models in the first half of the year and MacBook Pro models later in the fall. Based on this pattern, new Mac models are expected to arrive later in 2025. So, when can we expect MacBook Pros powered by the next-gen M5 chips?
The current MacBook Pro lineup, featuring Apple’s M4 chip series, debuted in October 2024. According to Bloomberg’s Mark Gurman, the M5-powered MacBook Pro models are also likely to launch in the fall—potentially as early as October, aligning with Apple’s usual timeline. The M5 chip will represent the fifth generation of Apple silicon, following the M1, M2, M3, and last year’s M4. Reports suggest that the M5 will likely continue to use TSMC’s 3nm process, despite earlier rumors pointing to a possible shift to 2nm technology.
New iMac on the Horizon
Apple’s 24-inch iMac has been a mainstay in the lineup for quite some time, and it recently received a performance boost with the M4 chipset. However, there’s growing demand for a larger iMac. Analyst Ming-Chi Kuo previously predicted that Apple is working on a high-end 32-inch iMac with a mini-LED display, potentially launching in 2025. That same prediction also included a 24-inch iMac refresh in 2024—which did indeed arrive with the M4 chip upgrade.
If Kuo’s forecast holds true, Apple may finally introduce a 32-inch iMac this year, offering users a more expansive desktop experience and bridging a long-standing gap in the iMac lineup.
Uncertainty Around Some Mac Models
Some Apple models remain in limbo. The iMac Pro, for example, still relies on M2-series chips, and there’s no clear word yet on when or if a new version will arrive. Similarly, while the MacBook Air recently received an M4 upgrade earlier in 2025, it’s unlikely we’ll see an M5-powered version within the same year. This aligns with Apple’s typical release cadence and suggests that the next-generation MacBook Air may not appear until sometime in 2026.
