Analyst Ming-Chi Kuo, nicknamed the Apple Oracle, said that iPad Pro with M5 are on the way and also announced when they will enter mass production. Here are the details…

Ming-Chi Kuo, one of the reliable sources about Apple, said that the new generation with M5 chip iPad ProHe stated that the vehicles will enter production in the second half of 2025. Chinese BYD Electronics will assemble the new iPad Pros. Kuo also stated that BYD Electronics will also be the supplier of the new HomePod model with a screen, which is claimed to be released at the end of 2025. iPad Pros with OLED screens, released last May, were the first devices to use the M4 processor.

South Korean media The Elec reported that Apple ordered the M5 chip from TSMC. M5 chips will have advanced ARM architecture and will be produced with TSMC’s 3 nm process. The M4 series is also produced with the 3 nm process, but TSMC developed the 3 nm process with improvements in production technology. For a while, it was said that the M5 series would be produced with 2 nm technology. Apple probably gave up on this due to cost. It seems that the technology giant will wait another year or so to use the 2 nm process in the A and M series chips. M5 chips will use TSMC’s System on Integrated Chip, or SoIC technology for short. SoIC means integrating multiple systems within a chip. The processor, memory and most other parts are combined on a single chip.

There was a rumor that the new generation iPad Pro would be released with the M6 ​​processor, not the M5. However, with Ming-Chi Kuo’s statement, this claim is also refuted. This is all that has been said for now. We will continue to share new information with you as we receive it.

Intel opens the doors to a new era in the graphics processor market. With its new GPU series, which the company names with letters instead of numbers, Intel Arc B580 And B570 It reveals the power of the Xe2 architecture by introducing its models.

Although the Intel Arc B580 and B570 are based on the same BMG-G21 chip, they are released in different configurations. While the B580 model stands out with 20 Xe2 cores and 12 GB VRAM, the B570 model offers 18 Xe2 cores and 10 GB VRAM. These models, with bus widths of 192 bits and 160 bits respectively, provide 456 GB/s memory bandwidth in the B580 and 380 GB/s memory bandwidth in the B570.

• Arc B580
  • Price: 250 USD
  • Sunflower seed: 20 Xe2
  • VRAM: 12GB
  • Data Bus: 192 bits
  • Memory Bandwidth: 456GB/s

• Arc B570
  • Price: 220 USD
  • Sunflower seed: 18 Xe2
  • VRAM: 10GB
  • Data Bus: 160 bits
  • Memory Bandwidth: 380GB/s

Both models work with a single 8-pin power connector and have TDP values ​​​​ranging from 150 W to 180 W. While the B570 offers a more economical option with lower clock speeds and lower TDP, the B580 is ideal for users who require higher performance.

Intel Arc B580 costs an average of 24% more compared to its predecessor Arc A750 at the same price point. fast It offers performance. According to Intel’s own tests, the B580 model outperforms the Nvidia RTX 4060 by 10%. The fact that the RTX 4060 has 8 GB VRAM and is slightly more expensive makes the price-performance ratio of the B580 even more attractive.

Xe2 Architecture: Smaller Chip, Higher Performance

The new Xe2 graphics architecture has a smaller structure compared to the ACM-G10, with 19.6 billion transistors on the BMG-G21 chip. This allows for higher performance with a more compact chip. Xe2 cores run 70% faster and more efficiently at full speed, while offering 50% higher performance per watt. Additionally, new X Matrix Extensions (XMX) AI engines improve graphics rendering capabilities by accelerating ray tracing.

By introducing XeSS 2 along with the Xe2 architecture, Intel offers super resolution (image upscaling) as well as frame rendering and low latency features. These innovations are a response to Nvidia’s DLSS and Reflex technologies. F1 24 will be the first game to support XeSS 2, with nine more games to follow soon. Supported games include:

• Assassin’s Creed: Shadows
• Harry Potter: Quidditch Champions
• RoboCop: Rogue City
• Like a Dragon: Pirate Yakuza in Hawaii
• Dying Light 2 Stay Human
• Rising
• Marvel Rivals
• Massacre Floor 3
• castles

Intel Arc B580 will be available on December 13. A special Limited Edition version of this model comes with a dual fan cooling system. Brands like Acer, Asrock, Gunnir, Maxsun, Onix and Sparkle, among other manufacturers, will be releasing their own Battlemage cards. The more affordable Arc B570 model will go on sale on January 16.

While Google is thought to have long-term plans in the tablet market, recent reports suggested the Pixel Tablet 3 would be released in 2026. However, industry sources stated that the company has canceled the development of Pixel Tablet 2 and later models.

Despite the cancellation decision of Pixel Tablet 2 and later, a new report has leaked the basic hardware improvements that Google Pixel Tablet 2 will bring. Previous leaks had shown that the Pixel Tablet 2 would be equipped with the Tensor G4 chip. Android Authority’s latest report revealed that the Tensor G4 chip will be slightly weaker and will use IPoP (Integrated Packaging on Package) technology instead of FOPLP (Fan-Out Panel Level Packaging). While this change provides cheaper hardware, it may lead to some drawbacks in battery and heat management. The information that Tensor G4 will also be used in Pixel 9a shows that this chip will have a wider usage area in Pixel Tablet 2.

Pixel Tablet 2 will be powered by the Qualcomm Snapdragon 6 Gen 1 chipset and will have a 5G modem. However, it was stated that the tablet will not support satellite telecommunications. Thanks to this modem, GPS support can be enabled in variants with cellular connection.

The tablet will work more compatible with smart home device ecosystems with Thread radio integration. The 10.95-inch LCD screen will offer 2560 x 1600 pixel resolution, 120 Hz refresh rate and 550 nits brightness. Thanks to Super Resolution+ technology, low resolution images will be made sharper. Additionally, DAS mode will reduce display lag and provide better visibility in dark scenes with black stabilizer. Blue light reduction and flicker-free technology aim to reduce eye fatigue over long periods of use.

The tablet will stand out with its improved camera features. Triple camera on the back installation It will be equipped with: 108 MP main sensor, 5 MP wide-angle lens and advanced AI features. There will be a 16 MP camera on the front. This camera system will make it possible to take high-quality photos in different lighting conditions.

Although Google canceled the Pixel Tablet 2, leaked technical details do not mean that the device is not developed. It appears that the company is reconsidering its strategies for the Pixel Tablet series and plans to equip it with new technological improvements. Although there is no clear information about whether Pixel Tablet 2 will be released, it is anticipated that Google will continue its efforts to maintain its presence in the tablet market.