Gaps in the Roadmap Raise New Questions A massive leak has given us a detailed look at Apple’s plans for seven of its major product lines, but what about the products that weren’t mentioned? The gaps in this leaked roadmap are just as interesting as the details it includes, raising new questions about the future of some of Apple’s most popular devices.
The iPad Air and iPad Pro While the leak detailed major upgrades for the entry-level iPad and the iPad mini, the two middle- and high-end models—the iPad Air and iPad Pro—were conspicuously absent. This doesn’t mean they aren’t getting updated, but it suggests they may not be part of the specific development cycle captured in this particular software code. Their next refresh, likely with M-series chips, remains a mystery.
The Mac Pro and High-End Desktops The leak mentioned M5-powered Macs launching with a new Studio Display, which points to updates for the MacBook Pro, iMac, or Mac mini. However, there was no specific mention of Apple’s highest-end desktops, like the Mac Pro and Mac Studio. The future of these ultra-powerful machines and how they will evolve in the M5 era is still unknown.
AirPods and Other Accessories The leak covered the HomePod mini but was silent on Apple’s incredibly popular AirPods lineup. Future versions of AirPods, AirPods Pro, and AirPods Max are undoubtedly in development, but they didn’t appear in this particular set of internal identifiers. Other accessories like the AirTag were also not mentioned. This reminds us that even a leak this large is still just a partial picture of Apple’s vast and complex product pipeline.