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The article reviews the status of CES 2025 award-winning products, most of which are expected to be released in 2026, with some still in pre-order or development stages, highlighting the ongoing innovation and delays in tech product launches.
Apple is expected to launch new products later this year featuring the upcoming M5 chip, including the iPad Pro, Vision Pro, MacBook Pro, Mac mini, and iMac, with manufacturing using TSMC's advanced 3nm process for improved performance and efficiency.
Meta plans to automate up to 90% of its product risk assessments for updates to apps like Instagram and WhatsApp using an AI-powered system, aiming to speed up the process but raising concerns about increased risks and less prevention of negative externalities. The new system will involve product teams providing questionnaires, with AI providing instant risk evaluations, while human oversight remains for complex issues.
Apple has no immediate plans to release a significantly updated version of the AirPods Max, according to Bloomberg's Mark Gurman. The headphones, which recently received a USB-C port and new colors, still lack the H2 chip and other advanced features. Gurman suggests that low sales may be a reason for the lack of development resources allocated to the AirPods Max, so expectations for a major update should remain low.
Signify, the parent company of Philips Hue, has announced several product updates including a new wall light, pendant cord, and connector options for its smart lighting line. The company is also introducing new colorways and U.S. availability for some devices. Additionally, new app updates are expected for the Security Center of the Hue app in the first half of 2024, focusing on improving security push notifications and event timeline, as well as options for automatic light and sound alarms when motion is detected.
Purported leaked schematics reveal a new iPad Air with a larger 12.9-inch display and a redesigned rear camera layout, aligning it with the iPad Pro's screen size. The new model is expected to debut in the first half of this year, alongside a new iPad Pro lineup featuring OLED displays, while updates to the iPad mini and base model iPad are anticipated later in the year.
Apple is preparing to release new models and upgrades for its iPad and MacBook Air in early 2024, including two sizes for the iPad Air, OLED screens for the iPad Pro, and a speedier M3 processor for the MacBook Air, in an effort to boost sales.
During Apple's "Scary Fast" event, the company announced the new M3-series chips in MacBook Pro machines and iMacs. The event showcased the new 14-inch and 16-inch MacBook Pro models with M3 Series chips, offering up to 22 hours of battery life and 20% brighter displays. Apple also unveiled a new iMac with the M3 chip, featuring more maximum memory, Wi-Fi 6E, and Bluetooth 5.3. Other announcements included the discontinuation of the 13-inch MacBook Pro with Touch Bar and the availability of the USB-C to MagSafe 3 cable in Space Black. The M3 iMac and MacBook Pro models are now available for order, with shipping starting next week.
Analyst Ming-Chi Kuo predicts that Apple will not release any new Macs or iPads for the remainder of 2023. Kuo believes that there will be no new MacBook models with the M3 chip this year, and the 24-inch iMac will not be updated until 2024. Additionally, Kuo expects no new iPad models to be released in 2023, which would be the first year without new iPads in the device's history.
Following Apple's recent iPhone and Apple Watch event, it appears that there may not be many new product releases from the company for the remainder of the year. Supply chain analyst Ming-Chi Kuo suggests that there is a slim chance of an October event and does not expect any new MacBooks or iPads until the end of 2023. While there is a possibility of new desktop Macs being announced, specific rumors are lacking. With the recent updates to the iPhone lineup, Apple Watch lineup, and AirPods Pro, there are few remaining products likely to be updated this year. Surprise announcements may still occur, but it seems that Apple's product releases could be relatively quiet for the rest of 2023.
Apple is reportedly planning to release more than a dozen updated devices over the next 12 months, including new MacBook Pro and iMac models powered by its rumored M3 chip. The company is also expected to release revamped iPad Pro models with OLED screens and a new iPad Air, as well as unveil its iPhone 15 lineup and Apple Watch Series 9 in the fall. Apple has not yet commented on the report.