### Apple Product Speculations: A Weekly Summary
In the current installment of the Rumor Replay section on *9to5Mac*, we explore the latest conjectures regarding Apple’s forthcoming products. This week’s conversations focus on new “pro” iPad applications, design and camera speculations for the iPhone 18 Pro, and expected enhancements for various Apple devices.
#### Apple’s Upcoming “Pro” iPad Applications
Recent discoveries by *MacRumors* writer Aaron Perris indicate that Apple is preparing to unveil iPad versions of four professional applications that are presently exclusive to Mac. The identified applications are:
– Pixelmator Pro
– MainStage
– Motion
– Compressor
Support for these advancements originates from newly uncovered App Store IDs, suggesting a potential introduction is imminent. While Pixelmator Pro seems to be a prime candidate for an iPad version, the other three applications are generally used as companion tools for Final Cut Pro and Logic Pro. This opens up questions as to whether Apple will launch them as independent applications or integrate their functionalities into the current iPad editions of Final Cut and Logic.
#### iPhone 18 Pro Design and Camera Speculations
Informant Digital Chat Station has disclosed that the iPhone 18 Pro will retain the same full-width camera plateau design seen in the iPhone 17 Pro. There might be minor alterations to the glass cutout on the back, but the overall design will remain unchanged.
Moreover, reports suggest that a variable aperture lens system is expected to launch, especially on the iPhone 18 Pro Max, though some sources imply it could also be featured on the regular iPhone 18 Pro. This functionality could improve photographic skills, but its precise influence is still unclear.
#### OLED Display Enhancements Arriving for Multiple Devices
Mark Gurman has shared that OLED displays are poised to make their way into various upcoming Apple products, including:
– iPad mini
– MacBook Air
– iPad Air
The iPad mini is predicted to be the first to receive this enhancement, with a launch anticipated in 2026. The MacBook Air and iPad Air are expected to follow suit, with releases forecasted for 2028 and 2027, respectively. The potential price increase for the iPad mini, already retailing at $499, raises questions about its market feasibility, especially with the expected launch of foldable iPhones.
#### M6 iPad Pro Will Incorporate Vapor Chamber Cooling
In a recent newsletter, Mark Gurman revealed that the next iPad Pro, featuring the M6 chip, will include a vapor chamber cooling system. This technology, which first appeared in the iPhone 17 Pro and Pro Max, is designed to handle heat more efficiently, particularly as devices grow in power and require better performance management. The M6 iPad Pro is anticipated to be released in early 2027.
#### iPhone 20 to Remove Physical Buttons
Leaker Instant Digital has indicated that the iPhone 20, scheduled for release in 2027, will completely eliminate mechanical buttons in favor of solid-state buttons with haptic feedback. This shift, long speculated, could represent a significant design change for Apple, especially for a landmark product such as the 20th anniversary iPhone.
### Conclusion
As Apple continues to push the envelope, these rumors offer a peek into the company’s upcoming product range. From new iPad applications to major design alterations in the iPhone, the tech community is keenly awaiting how these new developments will manifest. What are your opinions on this week’s rumors?
