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0 pointsegwor23d ago0 comments

I thought that new models were typically released in October. Have I misremembered or is this an unusual timing vs previous years? If so, I wonder why the earlier release?

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chippiewill23d ago

They didn't update them last October is why.

I think at this point Apple will just release new versions of laptops whenever new CPU revisions and yields allow. M5 Pro wasn't ready for October so delayed until now.

ErneX23d ago

You remember well, they didn’t update these last fall.

And another rumor said these are going to be updated again this fall but I’m not sure about that. With OLED screens and M6 (supposedly).

afavour23d ago

Increasing component prices perhaps? Get some sales in before you have to jack up the sale price.

alwillis23d ago

Prices aren’t likely to change. Even when the tariffs were on, Apple’s prices didn’t change; they gave up some margin.

They also probably had RAM contracts in place far enough in advance to avoid the worst of the price spikes.

cheschire23d ago

Maybe they want people to have more money available for the new phones later this year, since that market is in decline.

layer823d ago

M6 is rumored to be released in Q4.

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