Apple Fall 2025 Product Pipeline: M5 iPad Pro, Faster Vision Pro, New AirPods Pro, and More [Gurman]

Beyond the multi-year iPhone overhaul, Apple is preparing a slate of incremental but important hardware updates for this fall, with more significant refreshes planned for early 2026, according to a new report from Mark Gurman. The fall pipeline includes updates to the iPad Pro, Vision Pro, and AirPods, among other devices.

Gurman reports that a new iPad Pro with an M5 processor is expected this fall, alongside a faster version of the Vision Pro headset. He suggests new AirPods Pro earbuds are also in the fall pipeline, a timeline that differs from a recent report from analyst Jeff Pu, who suggested the AirPods Pro 3 would not launch until 2026. More modest internal updates for the HomePod mini and Apple TV set-top box are also expected.

Looking ahead to early 2026, Apple is reportedly planning another wave of product launches. This includes a new iPhone 17e, new low-end iPads and updated iPad Airs, and M5-powered versions of the MacBook Pro and MacBook Air. Gurman also notes that major Mac accessories are in the works, including a fresh external display.


The company's long-delayed smart home hub with a screen may also finally debut in the first half of next year. The device, which will reportedly run a new operating system internally dubbed 'Charismatic,' was pushed back due to its reliance on advanced Siri features that are still in development. Its release would put Apple in direct competition with smart home products from Amazon and Google.

Looking even further down the road, Apple is said to be working on more experimental products, including display-less smart glasses, a tabletop robot with an expressive arm, a cheaper and lighter Vision headset, AirPods with cameras, a home security camera system, and a giant foldable iPad and Mac convertible device.

Gurman also addressed lingering questions around Apple's current and future products. Fans of the AirPods Max will likely have to keep waiting for a major upgrade — it's been five years since their debut, and while they remain too popular to discontinue, Apple's audio team is prioritizing in-ear AirPods. The only change so far has been last year's USB-C update, driven by EU requirements.

On Apple's long-rumored smart glasses, Gurman suggests the company could outshine Meta's models on features such as cameras, audio, and tight iPhone integration. The design team is also expected to deliver something more appealing to wear, though price may ultimately determine whether they succeed.


As for the Vision Pro, Apple would point to its technological breakthroughs publicly, but privately executives acknowledge weak sales, a lack of apps, and slow adoption. Gurman describes it as the biggest flop of the Tim Cook era so far. Still, he notes that if the technology leads to lighter, cheaper Vision devices or successful AR glasses, the investment could pay off in the long run.

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