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It's been over six months since Apple launched the M4 chip in the iPad Pro on May 7, 2024. Since then, the M4 chip has also made its way into the MacBook Pro, but has yet to arrive on the MacBook Air. Despite that, Apple is already getting the M5 chip ready for launch.

After Apple ordered TSMC to start the production development of the M5 chip, the mass production for this upcoming processor has now begun.

Reports indicate that TSMC and other semiconductor companies have been working on the M5 chip series since last month. The Latest Tech News, Delivered to Your Inbox

The Wednesday morning report said Apple’s chipmaking partner TSMC is currently packaging the first M5 chips off the production line. Since packaging the new chip is the final step before actually using the chip in devices, the M5 chip is effectively in mass production.

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South Korean media claims that Apple Silicon M5 chips are in mass production, which makes a lot of sense considering that the first devices that will use them are expected ship before the end of 2025.

The first Macs with an M5 chip are expected in the fall. The TSMC foundry is apparently now ready for mass production.