Apple’s 2025 is shaping up to be a dynamic year, with numerous rumors hinting at exciting product launches and updates. From software innovations to hardware refreshes, here’s what to expect in the months to come.
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Apple’s 2025 Plans: iOS 19, iPhone 17, M4 Macs, and More Product Launches Expected
iOS Updates and Compatibility
iOS 19 will not be officially revealed for many months, but early rumors indicate that it will support all devices that work with iOS 18 today, including models such as the iPhone XS/XR and second-generation iPhone SE that are only a half-decade old. Likewise, all but the seventh-generation iPad should support iPadOS 19, as well. In the short term, Apple also has iOS 18.2.1 queued for a release to address security vulnerabilities and minor bugs before iOS 18.3.
Top Apple Products in 2025
The year 2025 may be a landmark year for Apple’s product lineup. Highlights include reworked iPhones, MacBook Air models with M4 chips, and a command center for your smart home. The fourth-generation iPhone SE was launched in a more modest fashion, with the eleventh-generation iPad arriving later this year. Apple’s M5 chips will enter mass production, with the entry-level M5 in early 2025 followed by Pro and Max versions later on.
iPhone 17 Lineup Changes
There are some new things coming with the iPhone 17 series. The regular iPhone 17 will have a 6.3-inch touchscreen like the Pro model, while the Plus model will likely be supplanted by the iPhone 17 Air. A 6.6-inch ultra-thin MacBook is also on the cards, which will add a new type to Apple’s range.
Mac Updates and Performance Gains
MacBook Airs powered by M4 chips are expected to launch in early 2025, before the iPhone SE 4 and iPad 11. Moreover, Apple is in a position for the M5 chip generation launch, ensuring Macs and Apple Intelligence servers, with considerable performance gain.
So brace yourselves, as Apple keeps pushing the envelope, 2025 will undoubtedly bring with it a mix of new capabilities and evolving products across the Apple ecosystem.
FAQs
Which devices will support iOS 19 in 2025?
iOS 19 will support all devices compatible with iOS 18, including iPhone XS/XR and newer models.
When are new MacBook Air models expected to launch?
MacBook Air models with the M4 chip are expected to launch early in 2025, before the iPhone SE 4 and iPad 11.
