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Apple (AAPL) is reportedly prepping for a 2027 hardware push that will go beyond the usual chip refresh.<\/p>\n
The Cupertino giant is testing new iPad Pro models and working on a redesigned MacBook Pro, a Bloomberg report cited by Seeking Alpha noted, setting up what could become one of its more important product cycles in years.\u00a0<\/p>\n
It comes at a time when Apple is riding strong momentum, while its other Magnificent 7 peers lag the broader market. According to Seeking Alpha, Apple stock has gained roughly 14%, blowing past the broader market’s 9% gain.<\/p>\n
Nevertheless, Apple has been under considerable duress trying to prove its devices can stay compelling as investors question its AI strategy and consumers weigh longer upgrade cycles.<\/p>\n
Moreover, in a Wall Street Journal interview, Apple CEO Tim Cook recently sounded the alarm on surging memory and storage costs, saying they are making price increases on products “unavoidable.”\u00a0<\/p>\n
Though a dollar amount wasn\u2019t disclosed, MacRumors, citing TechInsights, estimates Apple might have to bump prices on the iPhone 18 Pro by about $270 to protect margins. Meanwhile, IDC\u2019s Nabila Popal told Tom\u2019s Guide the hike could be $50 to $100 initially, but possibly as much as $200 on Pro Max models.\u00a0<\/p>\n
As a result, Apple’s next iPad Pro might be huge and may deliver the familiar performance boost, but another product in the pipeline could carry the bigger market signal.\u00a0<\/p>\n
For a company often criticized for incremental updates, 2027 could test whether Apple still has enough hardware surprises left to move consumers, competitors, and Wall Street.<\/p>\n
What Apple may be quietly setting up for 2027\u00a0<\/p>\n
According to reports, Apple is testing four new iPad Pro models for a possible spring 2027 launch.\u00a0<\/p>\n
The devices are expected to keep the current 11-inch and 13-inch sizes, suggesting Apple might not be planning a major external redesign for the tablet line.\u00a0<\/p>\n
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Instead, the upgrade appears likely to focus on what is inside the device, including faster chips and possibly better thermal performance.<\/p>\n
For context, the iPad Pro remains Apple\u2019s premium tablet, with the current M5 iPad Pro starting at $999 for the 11-inch Wi-Fi model and $1,299 for the 13-inch Wi-Fi model, according to Apple\u2019s 2025 launch pricing.\u00a0<\/p>\n
A quicker version could help Apple defend the high end of the tablet market, especially as AI features demand more processing power.<\/p>\n
The bigger signal might be coming from the Mac.<\/p>\n
Apple is also reportedly working on a redesigned entry-level 14-inch MacBook Pro, code-named K104, potentially arriving as early as the first half of 2027. The current 14-inch MacBook Pro with M5 starts at $1,599, making any redesign important for both consumers and investors.<\/p>\n
Consequently, 2027 could potentially become the year Apple turns hardware into a clearer AI-growth story.<\/p>\n
Reports suggest Apple is preparing major Mac and iPad upgrades.<\/p>\n
Justin Sullivan/Getty Images<\/p>\n
Why the redesigned MacBook Pro could steal the spotlight\u00a0<\/p>\n
The iPad Pro might be the more buzzworthy story, but the redesigned 14-inch MacBook Pro could matter more to Apple\u2019s growth story.<\/p>\n
For color, in Apple\u2019s latest reported quarter, Mac sales were up to $8.4 billion, up from $7.95 billion a year earlier, or about 7.6% of total company sales and 10.5% of product revenue.\u00a0<\/p>\n
Apple doesn\u2019t break out Mac profit, but its products business produced $31 billion of gross profit on $80.2 billion in sales, while the company’s net income reached $29.6 billion.<\/p>\n
In addition, market analysts have already been treating Apple\u2019s Mac lineup as more than a side business.\u00a0<\/p>\n
Wedbush said roughly 50% of Mac buyers are still new to the platform, arguing that Apple\u2019s lower-cost Mac push could add incremental upside to Mac estimates as consumers upgrade older laptops, Investing.com reported.<\/p>\n
Analysts also see Apple\u2019s lower-priced Mac strategy as a possible way to spread its tentacles into a $20 billion market dominated by Chromebooks and cheaper Windows PCs.\u00a0<\/p>\n
For perspective, back in March, TheStreet tech expert and reporter Vuk Zdinjak explained how the now smash-hit MacBook Neo was more than a cheap Apple laptop.\u00a0<\/p>\n
He argued that a $599 device gave Apple its first big shot at the dominant $500 to $1,000 laptop bracket, where price-sensitive Windows buyers usually live.<\/p>\n
The MacBook Neo shipped 1.1 million units in its debut quarter, which was the strongest Mac launch in recent years, according to MacRumors.<\/p>\n
Zdinjak’s broader point was all about timing. He argued that with Windows 10\u2019s end of support and Windows 11\u2019s TPM hurdle, millions of PC users were left frustrated or stuck, leaving a big opening for Apple.<\/p>\n
What Apple\u2019s hardware reset could mean for investors\u00a0<\/p>\n
For investors, Apple\u2019s reported 2027 hardware reset could be huge and could be far bigger than another round of spec upgrades.<\/p>\n
The Mac is already showing signs of renewed momentum and comes at a time when Apple needs to wow customers amid looming price increases.<\/p>\n
On the earnings front, Apple has delivered multiple quarters of double-digit year-over-year sales growth, along with sizable earnings beats.<\/p>\n
According to Seeking Alpha consensus estimates, Apple\u2019s earnings are likely to continue growing, with EPS projected at $8.75 for fiscal 2026 and $9.61 for fiscal 2027. That points to 17.35% growth in 2026 and another 9.76% in 2027, while the forward PE is shown easing from 35.25x to 32.12x.<\/p>\n
A stronger 2027 hardware cycle, spearheaded by refreshed iPad Pros and a redesigned MacBook Pro, could therefore add another layer to that earnings growth story.<\/p>\n
Related: Bank of America doubles down on Amazon shares after Prime Day<\/p>\n
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