Apple plans redesigned MacBook Pro, new iPad Pro for 2027

Apple is testing four iPad Pro variants for spring 2027 with vapor chamber cooling and faster processors, according to Bloomberg.reddit+1
A redesigned 14-inch entry-level MacBook Pro, codenamed K104, could arrive in the first half of 2027 alongside Apple's inaugural M7 chip.macrumors+1
Apple canceled higher-end M6 Pro and M6 Max chips, accelerating M7 development to prioritize on-device AI and GPU-intensive workloads.macrumors

Apple is preparing a wave of hardware updates for the first half of 2027, including refreshed iPad Pro models, a redesigned entry-level MacBook Pro, and its first M7 processor, according to Bloomberg reporting published Tuesday.macrumors+1

New iPad Pro Models

The company is testing four new iPad Pro variants planned for a spring 2027 launch, maintaining the current 11-inch and 13-inch display sizes, Bloomberg reported. The updates will focus on internal upgrades, including faster processors. Apple has also explored implementing vapor chamber cooling — a liquid-based thermal management system already used in the iPhone 17 Pro — to improve sustained performance without adding fans to the thin tablet.appleinsider+3

The vapor chamber works by evaporating liquid near the chip and condensing it elsewhere in the device, transferring heat away from the processor and reducing thermal throttling. Bloomberg's Mark Gurman first reported the vapor chamber roadmap for iPad Pro in October 2025, noting that an 18-month upgrade cycle for the Pro line pointed to a spring 2027 timeframe.9to5mac+1

Redesigned Entry-Level MacBook Pro

Apple is also working on a revamped 14-inch entry-level MacBook Pro, codenamed K104, targeting release as early as the first half of 2027. The laptop will feature a new design aligned with the higher-end OLED touchscreen MacBook Pro models that Apple plans to release between late 2026 and early 2027.appleinsider+3

Before the redesigned model arrives, Apple intends to ship an updated 14-inch MacBook Pro with an M6 chip in late 2026. That device is reportedly already finished, and its chip cycle will be shorter than usual because Apple has canceled plans for M6 Pro and M6 Max variants.macrumors+1

M7 Chip Timeline

The M7 processor is expected to debut in the first half of 2027, with M7 Pro and M7 Max variants following by the end of that year. Apple is accelerating M7 development because the chips include optimizations for on-device AI and GPU-intensive workloads. However, MacRumors noted that Apple's timelines remain uncertain due to ongoing memory chip shortages and increased costs.macrumors+1

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