What’s next for Apple in 2025? Expect major updates, new releases, and some unexpected twists throughout the year.
Apple’s moving away from its annual product update cycle. Which means more frequent launches and fewer big delays. I can imagine how tech journalists feel—writing a blog at 2 a.m. sounds rough. But hey, as a fellow tech fan, I’m thrilled there’s more to look forward to. I’m especially pumped because Apple’s stepping into a brand-new device category. And guess what? There are plenty of more new Apple products coming in 2025.
Below, I’ve rounded up the latest rumors on what’s ahead. If you’re like me and love staying up-to-date with Apple gear, stick around—this ride’s getting wild!
1st half of 2025
Apple’s latest release, the iPhone 16e, is officially available for pre-order. But that’s just the tip of the iceberg. The company is gearing up for a big year in 2025, with plans to launch an entire lineup of new products. Oh, and spring is almost here to bring the thaw.
1. M4 Macbook Air rumors
Apple’s next big launch will focus on 13-inch and 15-inch MacBook Air models, according to Mark Gurman. These laptops—codenamed J713 and J715—are already in production overseas and will pack the M4 chip, the same one powering the latest MacBook Pro and iMac.
Speaking of design, the M2 Air ditched the classic wedge shape back in 2022 for a slimmer build and larger screen. The upcoming M4 models will keep that modern look but swap in the new chip for a performance boost. Expect the same 13.6-inch and 15.3-inch sizes, flat MacBook Pro-style body, Force Touch trackpad, and notched display.
As for the M4 lineup, Apple’s planning at least 3 main chip variations and aims to refresh all Macs with them. While they’re cooking up M4 Pro, Max, and Ultra chips, the Air will probably stick with the base M4.
M4 Macbook Air release date
Apple last updated the MacBook Air with the M3 chip in March 2024 and had earlier launched the 15-inch M2 model in June 2023. Gurman, citing insider info, claims the M4 MacBook Air will arrive after a December software update. Look for the new models to hit shelves “between January and March” in 2025.
I think Apple wants to get the M4 MacBook Air to market quickly, especially since the M4 debuted in the iPad Pro last May. I find it a little odd that the iPad got it first—shouldn’t Macs lead the way for new chips?
2. 11th-gen iPad rumors
Once Apple wraps up the MacBook Air launch, it will shift its focus to iOS devices this spring. Including a budget-friendly iPad.
The upcoming entry-level iPads (codenamed J481 and J482) will boast faster processors and Apple Intelligence. That’s awesome for me since I’ve been tinkering with the AI playground lately. It’s wild how spot-on the images I’ve created are, and Siri’s way better at catching my drift now.
Right now, the base models pack the A14 chip and 4 GB of RAM. I expect these new Apple products coming in early 2025 to jump to the A17 Pro chip (like the iPad mini) and double the RAM to 8 GB. Hitting that 8 GB mark is key for keeping up with Apple’s shiny AI platform.
11th-gen iPad release date
Gurman says the 11th generation iPad will launch “around the same time as the new iPhone SE and iPad Air in the spring.” The iPhone SE 4 (or iPhone 16e, if you prefer) came out on February 19, 2025. That means the new budget-friendly iPad should arrive soon.
Bottom line
What hooks me most isn’t just the new Apple products coming this year—it’s seeing how Apple’s rhythm reshapes the whole tech vibe. Will rivals scramble? Will my wallet survive? Either way, I’m tuning in. Change keeps things spicy, and 2025’s lineup feels like the start of a wild new era. Let’s see where this ride goes!
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