Apple is preparing a refreshed iPad Pro lineup and a redesigned entry-level MacBook Pro for release in the first half of 2027, according to Bloomberg.
The iPad Pro update keeps its current 11-inch and 13-inch sizes but focuses on internal changes, and the MacBook Pro overhaul brings the entry-level 14-inch model, codenamed K104, in line with the design Apple is preparing for its pricier MacBooks.The iPad Pro changes are mostly under the hood.
The news corroborated by 9to5Mac, describes four new models being tested for spring 2027, all sticking with the existing chassis and offered in both Wi-Fi and cellular variants.
Faster chips are the headline change, and Apple has previously experimented with vapor-chamber cooling for the tablet, a system meant to sustain performance during long, demanding workloads without overheating.
The 💜 of EU techThe latest rumblings from the EU tech scene, a story from our wise ol' founder Boris, and some questionable AI art. It's free, every week, in your inbox. Sign up now!Apple last updated the iPad Pro line in October 2025 with the M5 chip, so a 2027 refresh would mark a comparatively quick turnaround by the tablet’s usual upgrade cycle.
