Key Takeaways
1. The new MacBook Pro models (14 and 16 inches) are expected to launch sooner than anticipated, following the introduction of the Apple M4 generation.
2. An early indication of an Apple M5-based MacBook Pro has been found on the FCC website, linked to model number ‘A3434.’
3. The upcoming M5 MacBook Pro models may include Thread connectivity, enabling them to work with smart home devices using the Matter protocol.
4. The new MacBook Pros are likely to run on Wi-Fi 6E, rather than upgrading to the Wi-Fi 7 standard available in newer iPad Pro models.
5. The integration of Thread and Matter is expected to be part of macOS Tahoe, enhancing compatibility with Apple’s Home app.
It appears that the upcoming generation of MacBook Pro is arriving sooner than many had anticipated. Initially, there were speculations suggesting Apple might not release the new MacBook Pro 14 and MacBook Pro 16 models during its usual autumn launch period (currently priced at $2,249 on Amazon). However, Apple introduced the Apple M4 generation of MacBook Pros just a week after the first year anniversary of the Apple M3-based models.
Early Signs of the M5 Model
Recently, there has been an early indication of what is thought to be an Apple M5-based laptop, spotted on the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) website in the United States. Although the regulatory agency has not shared complete images of the device, it has clearly connected the model number ‘A3434’ to an upcoming MacBook Pro. Furthermore, the FCC has shared some clues regarding what Apple may be planning for its next lineup of MacBook Pros.
New Features in Sight
For example, some documents refer to the Apple M5-based MacBook Pro models featuring Thread connectivity, which is the wireless standard that supports the Matter smart home protocol. This feature is absent in the current Apple M4 generation MacBook Pros but seems to be available internally. If Apple decides to enable this capability in macOS Tahoe, it could allow the new MacBook Pros to work seamlessly with smart home devices through Apple’s Home app.
Interestingly, the integration of Thread and Matter will not happen alongside Apple upgrading its laptops to the Wi-Fi 7 standard. The initial documents from the FCC indicate that at least the machines powered by Apple M5 will continue using Wi-Fi 6E, even though Wi-Fi 7 is available for similarly equipped iPad Pro models.
FCC via MacRumors
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