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Steadright Critical Minerals Inc. (CSE: SCM) (“Steadright” or the “Company”) is pleased to announce that it has entered into an MOU to purchase two additional claims contiguous to the TitanBeach Titanium Project along the shores of the Coastal waters of the Atlantic Ocean. These two additional exploration Licenses will add another 32 Sq. km’s to the 12 existing claims of 192 Sq. Km’s within NSM Capital Sarl (“NSM”) once the MOU purchase agreement is finalized.

Steadright Critical Minerals Inc. has entered into an MOU agreement with an Intermediator, a research and exploration mining corporation out of Laayoune, Morocco. According to the MOU agreement Steadright will pay up to $150,000 USD for two exploration licenses in a deal currently being finalized, and add them to NSM Capital Sarl, a Moroccan run company. Steadright is a shareholder of NSM Capital, which is operated as a Moroccan Corporation, with 75% of the common shares. There will be no Net Smelter Royalty on the two new exploration licenses to be acquired. NSM Capital Sarl controls 100% the Mineral Licenses known as the TitanBeach Titanium Project.

Exploration work continues on the TitanBeach Titanium Project and NSM expects a larger exploration program to commence in November 2025, with its Moroccan exploration team being involved. NSM Capital Sarl continues to work with officials for their input, as part of the process for a comprehensive plan that involves applying for a Mining and Environmental License in November.

Steadright’s CEO, Mr. Matt Lewis states, “Government and local support are key aspects of any mining operation. Moroccan officials have been extremely professional and helpful throughout the company’s rapid growth process, and we are very grateful. The various Moroccan agencies and our Moroccan team on the ground are second-to-none when it comes to getting things done.”

Titanium Dioxide (TiO2). Titanium Dioxide is classified as a Critical and Strategic Mineral in the U.S., Canada, Europe, and a significant amount of the world’s other countries. With only a few of the world’s suppliers dominating the market, TiO2 is in strong demand.

ABOUT STEADRIGHT CRITICAL MINERALS INC.

Steadright Critical Minerals Inc. is a mineral exploration company established in 2019. Steadright has been focused in 2025 on finding exploration projects that can be brought into production within the critical mineral space. Steadright is focused on near-term production in Morocco. Steadright currently is also renegotiating an option on the RAM property near Port Cartier, Quebec within the Côte-Nord Region, which is accessible by Route 138. The RAM project is located on an Anorthositic complex that is in a highly prospective geological unit and historically been under-explored for Ni, Cu, Co and precious metals.

ON BEHALF OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS

For further information, please contact:

Matt Lewis

CEO & Director

Steadright Critical Minerals Inc.

Email: info@steadright.ca

Website: www.steadright.ca

Phone: 1-905-410-0587

Neither the Canadian Securities Exchange (the “CSE”) nor its Regulation Services Provider (as that term is defined in the policies of the CSE) accepts responsibility for the adequacy or accuracy of this release.

Forward-looking information is subject to known and unknown risks, uncertainties and other factors which may cause the actual results, level of activity, performance or achievements of Steadright to be materially different from those expressed or implied by such forward-looking information. Such risks and other factors may include, but are not limited to: there is no certainty that the ongoing programs will result in significant or successful exploration and development of Steadright’s properties; uncertainty as to the actual results of exploration and development or operational activities; uncertainty as to the availability and terms of future financing on acceptable terms; uncertainty as to timely availability of permits and other governmental approvals; general business, economic, competitive, political and social uncertainties; capital market conditions and market prices for securities, junior market securities and mining exploration company securities; commodity prices; the actual results of current exploration and development or operational activities; competition; changes in project parameters as plans continue to be refined; accidents and other risks inherent in the mining industry; lack of insurance; delay or failure to receive board or regulatory approvals; changes in legislation, including environmental legislation or income tax legislation, affecting Steadright; conclusions of economic evaluations; and lack of qualified, skilled labour or loss of key individuals.

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Lynette Zang, CEO of Zang Enterprises, shares her thoughts on what the gold and silver price surge says about the world today, emphasizing that people are increasingly losing confidence in the monetary system at a global scale.

Zang also shares how she’s now considering not just a Plan B, but also a Plan C.

Securities Disclosure: I, Charlotte McLeod, hold no direct investment interest in any company mentioned in this article.

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Haytham Hodaly of Wheaton Precious Metals (TSX:WPM,NYSE:WPM) discusses what’s driving gold and silver’s record-setting price moves.

He also weighs in on the company’s bull market strategy, and the types of conversations Wheaton is having with investors, saying there’s a growing appreciation of safe havens.

Securities Disclosure: I, Charlotte McLeod, hold no direct investment interest in any company mentioned in this article.

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JZR Gold has garnered attention for its strategic focus on the Vila Nova gold project in Amapá, Brazil. As the company moves toward near-term cash flow generation through innovative tailings reprocessing, JZR Gold is well-placed to become a viable player in Brazil’s gold mining industry.

Overview

JZR Gold (TSXV:JZR) is focused on advancing its Vila Nova gold project in Amapá, Brazil to create sustainable shareholder value. Recognizing the need for efficient operations, JZR Gold has chosen to commence its Vila Nova pilot mill, designed to process tailings from historical gold mining activities. The project holds approximately 9 million tonnes (Mt) of gold tailings, with an estimated average grade of 2.7 grams per tonne (g/t), translating to a projected contained gold content of over 700,000 ounces. The near-term cash flow generated from mill operations will fund further exploration work aimed at expanding JZR’s gold resources.

The pilot mill will initially focus on reprocessing 2 million tonnes of tailings from past mining activities. These tailings represent substantial residual gold that was left unextracted during previous operations. With a target daily processing rate of 800 tonnes, the mill is expected to yield approximately 2 kilograms (kg) of gold per day, based on a recovery rate of approximately 89 percent.

JZR’s processing method does not use harmful chemicals; instead, it employs gravitational processing, which involves crushing, grinding and centrifugation. This environmentally friendly approach enables JZR to meet both regulatory and community standards while minimizing its environmental impact.

The revenue from the Vila Nova pilot mill is expected to begin in the first quarter of 2025. This cash flow will not only cover operational expenses, but also fund subsequent exploration phases. By reinvesting the initial revenue into exploration, JZR Gold can expand its resource base and delineate additional high-grade gold targets. This phased approach reflects the company’s focus on incremental growth and value creation without requiring substantial external financing.

JZR Gold has obtained all the necessary permits to conduct bulk sampling at the Vila Nova site, allowing the company to extract up to 600,000 tonnes of tailings annually. This capacity provides the flexibility to ramp up operations if needed, ensuring the company can respond to both market demand and operational needs. The permitting process in Brazil is rigorous, and JZR’s ability to secure these permissions reflects its commitment to regulatory compliance and sustainable resource management.

Company Highlights

  • Near term cash-flow from gold tailings operation at flagship Vila Nova gold project in Amapá, Brazil.
  • An estimated 9 million tonnes of gold tailings have been identified with grades averaging 2.7 g/t for a projected contained gold content of over 700,000 ounces.
  • The Vila Nova project has a fully permitted 800-ton-per-day pilot mill to process high-grade gold tailings for near-term cash flow.
  • JZR Gold has invested more than US$7 million in infrastructure and drilling at the Vila Nova project.
  • The Vila Nova project is situated in an underexplored region with significant geological upside and proximity to established mining operations.
  • Initial operations at Vila Nova are expected to yield approximately 2 kilograms of gold per day.

Key Project

Vila Nova Gold Project

The Vila Nova project is JZR Gold’s flagship venture, situated in the mineral-rich yet underexplored region of Amapá, Brazil. This region has attracted significant interest due to its geological similarities to other major gold-producing areas, including parts of West Africa and Ontario, Canada. Amapá has a long mining history, but much of its potential remains untapped, making Vila Nova a critical asset for JZR Gold.

Located in the Mazagão municipality of Amapá, Vila Nova lies within the Vila Nova Greenstone Belt, a region known for hosting orogenic gold deposits. These deposits are typically found along fault lines or shear zones and can yield significant mineral resources at depth. The Vila Nova deposits are found along a north-south shear zone, close to the contact between metasediments and amphibolites, offering strong geological continuity and potential for resource expansion.

The presence of nearby mining operations, such as the Tucano and Gaivotas mines, further highlights the region’s potential. These sites, along with Vila Nova, collectively form one of the most substantial gold-producing zones in Amapá. Vila Nova’s proximity to the city of Macapá, located roughly 145 kilometers away and accessible by highway, enhances its logistical advantages, with Macapá offering both major airport access and essential infrastructure.

JZR Gold’s Vila Nova pilot mill, which is fully permitted, is key to the company’s strategy of achieving early cash flow. Through gravitational processing, the mill is expected to yield approximately 2 to 3 kg of gold daily. These reprocessing activities not only provide cash flow, but also enable JZR to avoid the environmental costs associated with conventional mining techniques. The company has invested more than US$7 million in developing Vila Nova’s infrastructure, including core drilling, sampling and trenching of tailings to prepare the site for full-scale operations.

While tailings reprocessing is the initial focus, Vila Nova offers ample potential for primary exploration as well. The geological characteristics of the Vila Nova Greenstone Belt suggest that additional gold resources could be discovered through deeper exploration. By using cash flow from the tailings operation, JZR Gold can undertake targeted drilling and geological surveys to expand its resource base, thereby increasing the project’s overall value.

Management Team

Robert Klenk – CEO and Director

As CEO, Robert Klenk brings more than 20 years of experience in corporate finance and resource management to JZR Gold. His leadership emphasizes operational efficiency and shareholder value, guiding JZR’s efforts in establishing Vila Nova as a profitable, environmentally conscious mining operation. He has been the CEO of JZR Gold since April 2017, restructuring the company and acquiring the Vila Nova project in Brazil. He holds an MBA in finance from the University of British Columbia and a Bachelor of Science in finance from the University of Illinois. During his career, he has worked at the Chicago Board Options Exchange, West Coast Energy, and as an investment advisor for Merrill Lynch, CIBC Wood Gundy and Canaccord Genuity in Vancouver.

Ron Tewitz – Chief Operating Officer and Director

Ron Tewitz is responsible for overseeing day-to-day operations at Vila Nova. His extensive experience in project management and mining operations ensures JZR Gold’s activities are executed with precision, safety and regulatory compliance. Tewitz was appointed director of JZR Gold in December 2020.

Graham Carter – Director

Graham Carter provides strategic oversight and contributes to long-term planning. His experience in corporate governance and resource development complements JZR’s growth-oriented approach.

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Here’s a quick recap of the crypto landscape for Wednesday (October 15) as of 9:00 a.m. UTC.

Get the latest insights on Bitcoin, Ether and altcoins, along with a round-up of key cryptocurrency market news.

Bitcoin and Ether price update

Bitcoin price performance, October 15, 2025.

Bitcoin price performance, October 15, 2025.

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Bitcoin (BTC) was priced at US$111,606, up by 0.4 percent in 24 hours. Its lowest valuation of the day was US$110,456, and its highest was US$113,537.

Despite a historic $21 billion liquidation event in early October, Bitcoin has held positive territory for the month, with prices hovering around $113,000 after briefly dropping to $102,000 amid escalating US–China trade tensions.

Analyst Scott Melker described the market’s resilience as “a small miracle,” noting that despite expectations for October to be “deep in the red,” the crypto sector demonstrated structural strength. Bitcoin dipped by 7 percent and Ethereum dropping 12 percent, yet on-chain data show that 97 percent of Bitcoin’s circulating supply remains in profit, and short-term holders account for 44 percent of realized capitalization, which is the highest level ever recorded.

Meanwhile, trader Ted Pillows noted that the Bitcoin four-year cycle may be over, emphasizing liquidity as the key driver rather than cyclical trends.

‘The Fed has now started to do monetary easing, which means Bitcoin could peak in 2026,’ Pillows posted in X.

Furthermore, Pillows added that the filling of the CME gap often signals potential upside momentum, although uncertainty around Trump-era tariffs and ongoing US-China trade negotiations continues to pose short-term risks.

Bitcoin dominance in the crypto market now stands at 57.01 percent.

Ether (ETH) was trading at US$4,085.68 as of the time of this writing. Its lowest valuation on Wednesday was US$3,929.71, and its highest was US$4,203.80.

Ethereum has also rebounded strongly, trading above US$4,100 after last week’s $19 billion market correction. Analysts are bullish on ETH, with some projecting a potential rally to US$5,200 while citing the Ethereum Foundation’s new privacy initiative as a critical catalyst.

The “Privacy Cluster,” a 47-person research and engineering team, aims to embed protocol-level privacy features, including private payments, decentralized identity, and zero-knowledge infrastructure, directly into Ethereum’s architecture.

Altcoin price update

  • Solana (SOL) was priced at US$207.60, an increase of 5.1 percent over the last 24 hours and its highest valuation of the day. Its lowest valuation on Wednesday was US$192.60.
  • XRP was trading for US$2.50, up by 3.1 percent over the last 24 hours. Its lowest valuation of the day was US$2.41, and its highest was US$2.54.

Crypto derivatives and market indicators

Total Bitcoin futures open interest was at US$73.09 billion, a decrease of roughly 0.38 percent in the last four hours.

Ether open interest stood at US$47.32 billion, down by 2.77 percent in four hours.

Bitcoin liquidations were at US$13.07 million over four hours, primarily forcing long positions to close, which could lead to selling pressure. Ether liquidations totaled US$12.25 million, with the majority being long positions.

Fear and Greed Index snapshot

CMC’s Crypto Fear & Greed Index has dipped back into fear territory after shifting in between neutral for the past few weeks. The index currently stands around 37.

Today’s crypto news to know

Corporate Bitcoin holdings surge to US$117B

Public companies significantly increased their Bitcoin exposure in Q3, with the total holdings of corporate treasuries reaching US$117 billion.

Bitwise data shows 172 firms now hold more than 1.02 million BTC, up nearly 40 percent from the prior quarter.

MicroStrategy remains the largest holder with 640,031 BTC, while newer entrants like Metaplanet more than doubled their positions. Analysts say the trend reflects a strategic pivot, with firms treating Bitcoin as both a hedge and a long-term treasury reserve.

Public companies led the accumulation, adding roughly 193,000 BTC, far outpacing private firms and ETFs.

Strategic Bitcoin reserve set to add US$14B in government-held BTC

The US government is preparing to retain approximately 127,271 BTC, valued at US$14.2 billion, as part of a newly established Strategic Bitcoin Reserve.

These assets were confiscated in a joint US–UK crypto fraud case tied to Chen Zhi of the Cambodia-based Prince Group.

Instead of selling the Bitcoin, authorities plan to hold it long-term, signaling a shift in how states view digital assets.

Executive Order 2025 mandates that crypto forfeited in criminal or civil cases be allocated to the reserve rather than auctioned.

Analysts note this move may bolster Bitcoin’s perception as a viable state-held asset. The retained coins are expected to complement ongoing institutional accumulation and ETF inflows, potentially strengthening broader market stability.

NYC launches nation’s First Municipal Crypto Office

New York City Mayor Eric Adams established an Office of Digital Assets and Blockchain, appointing Moises Rendon as executive director.

The office aims to promote responsible innovation, coordinate municipal policy, and position NYC as a global crypto hub.

Adams, an early Bitcoin and Ethereum recipient of his mayoral salary, emphasized the potential for digital assets to expand opportunities for underbanked communities.

Securities Disclosure: I, Giann Liguid, hold no direct investment interest in any company mentioned in this article.

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M5 delivers over 4x the peak GPU compute performance for AI compared to M4, featuring a next-generation GPU with a Neural Accelerator in each core, a more powerful CPU, a faster Neural Engine, and higher unified memory bandwidth

Apple® today announced M5, delivering the next big leap in AI performance and advances to nearly every aspect of the chip. Built using third-generation 3-nanometer technology, M5 introduces a next-generation 10-core GPU architecture with a Neural Accelerator in each core, enabling GPU-based AI workloads to run dramatically faster, with over 4x the peak GPU compute performance compared to M4. 1 The GPU also offers enhanced graphics capabilities and third-generation ray tracing that combined deliver a graphics performance that is up to 45 percent higher than M4. 1 M5 features the world’s fastest performance core, with up to a 10-core CPU made up of six efficiency cores and up to four performance cores. 2 Together, they deliver up to 15 percent faster multithreaded performance over M4. 1 M5 also features an improved 16-core Neural Engine, a powerful media engine, and a nearly 30 percent increase in unified memory bandwidth to 153GB/s. 1 M5 brings its industry-leading power-efficient performance to the new 14-inch MacBook Pro®, iPad Pro®, and Apple Vision Pro™, allowing each device to excel in its own way. All are available for pre-order today.

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M5 is Apple

M5 is Apple’s next-generation system on a chip built for AI, resulting in a faster, more efficient, and more capable chip for the 14-inch MacBook Pro, iPad Pro, and Apple Vision Pro.

‘M5 ushers in the next big leap in AI performance for Apple silicon,’ said Johny Srouji, Apple’s senior vice president of Hardware Technologies. ‘With the introduction of Neural Accelerators in the GPU, M5 delivers a huge boost to AI workloads. Combined with a big increase in graphics performance, the world’s fastest CPU core, a faster Neural Engine, and even higher unified memory bandwidth, M5 brings far more performance and capabilities to MacBook Pro, iPad Pro, and Apple Vision Pro.’

A Next-Generation GPU Architecture Optimized for AI and Graphics

With the next-generation GPU architecture in M5, every compute block of the chip is optimized for AI. The 10-core GPU features a dedicated Neural Accelerator in each core, delivering over 4x peak GPU compute compared to M4, and over 6x peak GPU compute for AI performance compared to M1. 1 And now with M5, the new 14-inch MacBook Pro and iPad Pro benefit from dramatically accelerated processing for AI-driven workflows, such as running diffusion models in apps like Draw Things, or running large language models locally using platforms like webAI.

The next-generation GPU and enhanced shader cores in M5 also deliver increased graphics performance, achieving up to 30 percent faster performance compared to M4 and up to 2.5x faster performance than M1. 1 M5 also includes Apple’s third-generation ray-tracing engine, providing up to a 45 percent graphics uplift in apps using ray tracing. 1 Combined with rearchitected second-generation dynamic caching, the GPU provides smoother gameplay, more realistic visuals in 3D applications, and faster rendering times for complex graphics projects and other visually intensive applications. With M5, Apple Vision Pro renders 10 percent more pixels with the micro-OLED displays, and refresh rates increase up to 120Hz, resulting in crisper details, more fluid display performance, and reduced motion blur.

The GPU architecture is engineered for seamless integration with Apple’s software frameworks. Applications using built-in Apple frameworks and APIs — like Core ML®, Metal® Performance Shaders, and Metal 4 — can automatically see immediate increases in performance. Developers can also build solutions for their apps by directly programming the Neural Accelerators using Tensor APIs in Metal 4.

A Faster Neural Engine to Power Intelligent Features

The faster 16-core Neural Engine delivers powerful AI performance with incredible energy efficiency, complementing the Neural Accelerators in the CPU and GPU to make M5 fully optimized for AI workloads. For example, AI-powered features on Apple Vision Pro — like the ability to transform 2D photos into spatial scenes in the Photos app, or generating a Persona — operate with greater speed and efficiency.

The Neural Engine in M5 also enhances performance for Apple Intelligence™. 3 On-device AI tools like Image Playground™ get faster, and the overall performance of Apple Intelligence models are enhanced by the faster Neural Engine and unified memory in M5. 4 Also, developers using Apple’s Foundation Models framework will get faster performance.

Enhanced Memory to Do Even More with AI

M5 offers unified memory bandwidth of 153GB/s, providing a nearly 30 percent increase over M4 and more than 2x over M1. The unified memory architecture enables the entire chip to access a large single pool of memory, which allows MacBook Pro, iPad Pro, and Apple Vision Pro to run larger AI models completely on device. It fuels the faster CPU, GPU, and Neural Engine as well, offering higher multithreaded performance in apps, faster graphics performance in creative apps and games, and faster AI performance running models on the Neural Accelerators in the GPU or the Neural Engine. And with 32GB of memory capacity, M5 also helps users to seamlessly run demanding creative suites like Adobe Photoshop and Final Cut Pro® simultaneously, while uploading large files to the cloud in the background.

Apple Silicon and the Environment

Apple 2030 is the company’s ambitious plan to be carbon neutral across its entire footprint by the end of this decade by reducing product emissions from their three biggest sources: materials, electricity, and transportation. The power-efficient performance of M5 helps the new 14-inch MacBook Pro, iPad Pro, and Apple Vision Pro meet Apple’s high standards for energy efficiency, and reduces the total amount of energy consumed over the product’s lifetime.

Apple revolutionized personal technology with the introduction of the Macintosh in 1984. Today, Apple leads the world in innovation with iPhone, iPad, Mac, AirPods, Apple Watch, and Apple Vision Pro. Apple’s six software platforms — iOS, iPadOS, macOS, watchOS, visionOS, and tvOS — provide seamless experiences across all Apple devices and empower people with breakthrough services including the App Store, Apple Music, Apple Pay, iCloud, and Apple TV. Apple’s more than 150,000 employees are dedicated to making the best products on earth and to leaving the world better than we found it.

Footnotes

1 Testing conducted by Apple in September 2025 using preproduction 14-inch MacBook Pro systems with Apple M5, 10-core CPU, and 10-core GPU; production 14-inch MacBook Pro systems with Apple M4, 10-core CPU, and 10-core GPU; and production 13-inch MacBook Pro systems with Apple M1, 8-core CPU, and 8-core GPU. Performance measured using select industry-standard benchmarks. Performance tests are conducted using specific computer systems and reflect the approximate performance of MacBook Pro.
2 Testing conducted by Apple in September 2025 using shipping competitive systems and select industry-standard benchmarks.
3 Apple Intelligence is available in beta with support for these languages: English, French, German, Italian, Portuguese (Brazil), Spanish, Chinese (simplified), Japanese, and Korean. Some features may not be available in all regions or languages. For feature and language availability and system requirements, see support.apple.com/en-us/121115 .
4 Genmoji™ and Image Playground are available in English, French, German, Italian, Portuguese (Brazil), Spanish, and Japanese.

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With up to 3.5x more performance for AI workflows, faster storage, up to a phenomenal 24 hours of battery life, and macOS Tahoe, the 14-inch MacBook Pro gets even better

Apple® today unveiled a new 14-inch MacBook Pro®, featuring the incredibly powerful Apple M5 chip. With M5, the 14-inch MacBook Pro gets even faster, more capable, and delivers a huge leap in AI performance. The M5 chip features a next-generation GPU with a Neural Accelerator in each core, delivering up to 3.5x the AI performance 1 and up to 1.6x faster graphics 2 than the previous generation. M5 also includes a faster and more efficient CPU, an enhanced Neural Engine, and higher memory bandwidth that accelerates everything from launching apps to running large language models (LLMs) on device. Additionally, it offers phenomenal battery life of up to 24 hours, so users can take their pro workflows anywhere. 1 With the latest storage technology, the new 14-inch MacBook Pro with M5 brings faster SSD performance than the previous generation for tasks like importing RAW image files or exporting large videos. 2 Renowned features — including a gorgeous Liquid Retina XDR® display with a nano-texture option, a 12MP Center Stage® camera, a six-speaker sound system, a wide array of ports, Apple Intelligence™ capabilities, and the unrivaled power of macOS® Tahoe — complete the MacBook Pro experience. Altogether, the 14-inch MacBook Pro with M5 delivers an industry-leading combination of capabilities for the same starting price of $1,599 — making it an even better value and upgrade for current and new Mac® users. Available in space black and silver, the new 14-inch MacBook Pro with M5 is available to pre-order today, with availability beginning Wednesday, October 22.

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Supercharged by the powerful M5 chip, the new 14-inch MacBook Pro delivers even more performance and takes the next big leap in AI for the Mac.

Supercharged by the powerful M5 chip, the new 14-inch MacBook Pro delivers even more performance and takes the next big leap in AI for the Mac.

‘MacBook Pro continues to be the world’s best pro laptop, and today, the 14-inch MacBook Pro gets even better with the arrival of the M5 chip,’ said John Ternus, Apple’s senior vice president of Hardware Engineering. ‘M5 marks the next big leap in AI for the Mac, and delivers a huge boost in graphics performance accelerating demanding workflows for everyone from students to creatives, developers to business professionals, and more. With its amazing performance, extraordinary battery life, and unrivaled display, M5 takes the new 14-inch MacBook Pro to another level.’

M5: The Next Big Leap in AI for the Mac

Apple silicon leads the industry with blazing performance, advanced technologies, power efficiency, and AI capabilities. With its advanced CPU, GPU, and faster Neural Engine, M5 propels the capabilities of the new 14-inch MacBook Pro even higher and takes the next big leap in AI for the Mac. Featuring a next-generation 10-core GPU — with a Neural Accelerator in each core — it delivers up to 3.5x faster AI performance than M4, and up to 6x faster performance than M1. 1 From college students transcribing lecture notes, to creators storyboarding a new project with AI tools, to business users uncovering insights by running local models in webAI, the new 14-inch MacBook Pro with M5 is the ultimate laptop for everyday AI workflows and so much more. Users will experience faster text-to-image generation when running diffusion models in apps like Draw Things, and LLMs will run even faster in popular apps like LM Studio. The M5 chip also speeds up a wide variety of pro workflows, like deep learning, data modeling, and AI video enhancement. A faster 16-core Neural Engine further accelerates on-device, AI-driven tasks and enhances performance of the generative models that power Apple Intelligence. Additionally, with up to 2x faster SSD performance than the prior generation, the new 14-inch MacBook Pro lets users load a local LLM faster, and they can now choose up to 4TB of storage. 2

Next-Level Performance with M5

The M5 chip also brings even faster systemwide performance and more capabilities to the 14-inch MacBook Pro. With the new GPU in M5, the 14-inch MacBook Pro delivers up to 1.6x faster graphics performance in pro apps and enables up to 1.6x higher frame rates in games compared to the M4 model. 2 The M5 CPU features the world’s fastest CPU core for even more responsiveness. 1 The 10-core design delivers up to 20 percent faster multithreaded performance versus M4 for workloads like code compiling, and is perfect for multitasking or speeding through creative applications. 1 The new 14-inch MacBook Pro is great for data analysts querying databases in Python and for professionals like product designers, who routinely multitask across applications like Rhino, Notion, and Jira. Additionally, with over 150GB/s of unified memory bandwidth, users can work with large AI models on device or manipulate massive scenes in 3D apps.

14-inch MacBook Pro with M5 delivers:

  • Up to 7.7x faster AI video-enhancing performance in Topaz Video when compared to the 13‑inch MacBook Pro with M1, and up to 1.8x faster than the 14-inch MacBook Pro with M4. 1
  • Up to 6.8x faster 3D rendering in Blender when compared to the 13‑inch MacBook Pro with M1, and up to 1.7x faster than the 14-inch MacBook Pro with M4. 1
  • Up to 3.2x higher frame rates in games when compared to the 13-inch MacBook Pro with M1, 3 and up to 1.6x faster than the 14-inch MacBook Pro with M4. 2
  • Up to 2.1x faster build performance when compiling code in Xcode® when compared to the 13‑inch MacBook Pro with M1, and up to 1.2x faster than the 14-inch MacBook Pro with M4. 1

A Breakthrough for M1 and Intel-Based Upgraders

With game-changing improvements over Intel-based and M1 models, there’s never been a better time to upgrade or switch to a 14-inch MacBook Pro.

  • Staggering performance gains : The new 14-inch MacBook Pro with M5 is a big upgrade. When compared to Intel-based systems, it delivers up to 86x faster AI performance, up to 30x faster GPU performance with ray tracing, and up to 5.5x faster CPU performance. 1 M1 upgraders will experience up to 6x faster AI performance, up to 6.8x faster GPU performance with ray tracing, and up to 2x faster CPU performance. 1
  • Phenomenal battery life : Battery life soars up to 14 additional hours for Intel-based upgraders, and up to four more hours for users coming from M1, delivering up to 24 hours overall, so users can get more done on a single charge. 1 And unlike many PC laptops, MacBook Pro delivers the same incredible performance whether plugged in or on battery. New Mac users and upgraders coming from Intel-based and M1 systems can also take advantage of fast charge to charge up to 50 percent in just 30 minutes using a 96W or higher USB-C power adapter. 1
  • Industry-leading Liquid Retina XDR display : Upgraders will enjoy the 14-inch Liquid Retina XDR display with a nano-texture option, which offers 1600 nits peak HDR brightness and up to 1000 nits of brightness for SDR content. Upgraders will also be able to drive up to two high-resolution external displays.
  • Advanced camera, mics, and speakers : With an advanced 12MP Center Stage camera and studio-quality mics, upgraders will look and sound their best while taking calls. They will also experience an immersive six-speaker sound system with support for Spatial Audio.
  • Even more value : Users coming from Intel-based and M1 systems will also get 16GB of starting unified memory, an additional Thunderbolt port, and the space black finish with an anodization seal.

An Unrivaled Experience with macOS Tahoe

The new 14-inch MacBook Pro comes to life with the beautifully designed macOS Tahoe, which delivers powerful features to maximize productivity. 4 Major updates to Spotlight® make it easier to find relevant apps and files and immediately take action — like sending an email or creating a note — right from the search bar. With Continuity, business users can use the new Phone app to conveniently access their Recents, Contacts, and Voicemails, and make calls directly from their Mac. And with Live Activities® from iPhone®, users can stay on top of things happening in real time, like an upcoming flight.

The new design featuring Liquid Glass offers users even more ways to personalize their Mac with an updated Control Center and new color options for folders, app icons, and widgets. And the menu bar is now completely transparent, making the display feel even larger.

Apple Intelligence also expands with powerful new features that elevate the Mac experience further, while protecting privacy at every step. Integrated into Messages, FaceTime®, and the Phone app, Live Translation helps users easily communicate across languages, translating text and audio. 5 Shortcuts get even more powerful with intelligent actions and the ability to tap directly into Apple Intelligence models, so users can automate complex tasks like sorting through photos. Additionally, developers can bring Apple Intelligence capabilities into their applications, or tap into the underlying Foundations Model framework for specialized intelligence tasks on device.

14-Inch MacBook Pro with M5 and the Environment

Apple 2030 is the company’s ambitious plan to be carbon neutral across its entire footprint by the end of this decade by reducing product emissions from their three biggest sources: materials, electricity, and transportation. The new 14-inch MacBook Pro with M5 is made with 45 percent recycled content by weight, including 100 percent recycled aluminum in the enclosure, 100 percent recycled rare earth elements in all magnets, and 100 percent recycled cobalt in the battery. It is manufactured with 55 percent renewable electricity, like wind and solar, across the supply chain. Additionally, the new 14-inch MacBook Pro ships in 100 percent fiber-based packaging which can be easily recycled. It also is designed to last, offering industry-leading software support, and meets Apple’s high standards for energy efficiency and safe chemistry.

Pricing and Availability

Apple revolutionized personal technology with the introduction of the Macintosh in 1984. Today, Apple leads the world in innovation with iPhone, iPad, Mac, AirPods, Apple Watch, and Apple Vision Pro. Apple’s six software platforms — iOS, iPadOS, macOS, watchOS, visionOS, and tvOS — provide seamless experiences across all Apple devices and empower people with breakthrough services including the App Store, Apple Music, Apple Pay, iCloud, and Apple TV. Apple’s more than 150,000 employees are dedicated to making the best products on earth and to leaving the world better than we found it.

Footnotes

1 Testing was conducted by Apple in September 2025. See apple.com/macbook-pro for more information. Battery life varies by use and configuration. See apple.com/batteries for more information.
2 Results are compared to 14-inch MacBook Pro with Apple M4, 10-core CPU, 10-core GPU, 32GB of unified memory, and 2TB SSD.
3 Results are compared to 13-inch MacBook Pro with Apple M1, 8-core CPU, 8-core GPU, 16GB of unified memory, and 2TB SSD.
4 macOS Tahoe is available as a free software update. Some features may not be available in all regions or in all languages.
5 Live Translation in Messages supports English (U.S., UK), French (France), German, Italian, Japanese, Korean, Portuguese (Brazil), Spanish (Spain), and Chinese (simplified). Live Translation in Phone and FaceTime is available for one-on-one calls in English (U.S., UK), French (France), German, Portuguese (Brazil), and Spanish (Spain) when Apple Intelligence is enabled on a compatible Mac, iPhone, or iPad.

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The latest version improves performance, display rendering, battery life, and comfort, while offering innovative features with visionOS 26 and all-new spatial apps and Apple Immersive content

Apple® today introduced Apple Vision Pro ™ with the powerful M5 chip that delivers a leap forward in performance, improved display rendering, faster AI-powered workflows, and extended battery life. The upgraded Vision Pro also comes with the soft, cushioned Dual Knit Band to help users achieve an even more comfortable fit, and visionOS® 26, which unlocks innovative spatial experiences, including widgets, new Personas, an interactive Jupiter Environment, and new Apple Intelligence™ features with support for additional languages. 1 There are over 1 million apps and thousands of games on the App Store®, hundreds of 3D movies on the Apple TV® app, and all-new series and films in Apple Immersive™ with a selection of live NBA games coming soon. Vision Pro with M5 and the Dual Knit Band is now available to pre-order on apple.com . Customers can book a demo at Apple Store® locations today and it will be available nationwide beginning Wednesday, October 22.

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The upgraded Apple Vision Pro features the powerful M5 chip, the comfortable Dual Knit Band, innovative features with visionOS 26, and all-new spatial apps and Apple Immersive content.

The upgraded Apple Vision Pro features the powerful M5 chip, the comfortable Dual Knit Band, innovative features with visionOS 26, and all-new spatial apps and Apple Immersive content.

‘With the breakthrough performance of M5, the latest Apple Vision Pro delivers faster performance, sharper details throughout the system, and even more battery life, setting a new standard for what’s possible in spatial computing,’ said Bob Borchers, Apple’s vice president of Worldwide Product Marketing. ‘Paired with the comfortable Dual Knit Band, innovative features in visionOS 26, and all-new Apple Immersive experiences spanning adventure, documentary, music, and sports, spatial computing is even more capable, entertaining, and magical with the new Vision Pro.’

A Leap Forward in Performance with M5

M5 provides an even faster, smoother, and more responsive experience for Apple Vision Pro users, while introducing new opportunities for developers to create more advanced spatial and immersive experiences. Built using third-generation 3-nanometer technology, M5 on Vision Pro features an advanced 10-core CPU that delivers higher multithreaded performance, resulting in faster experiences throughout the system, including faster load times for apps and widgets and more responsive web browsing. The next-generation 10-core GPU architecture brings support for hardware-accelerated ray tracing and mesh shading, enabling developers to add remarkable detail to lighting, shadows, and reflections in games like Control.

With M5, Apple Vision Pro renders 10 percent more pixels on the custom micro-OLED displays compared to the previous generation, resulting in a sharper image with crisper text and more detailed visuals. Vision Pro can also increase the refresh rate up to 120Hz for reduced motion blur when users look at their physical surroundings, and an even smoother experience when using Mac Virtual Display™. Vision Pro with M5 works alongside the purpose-built R1 chip, which processes input from 12 cameras, five sensors, and six microphones, and streams new images to the displays within 12 milliseconds to create a real-time view of the world. The high-performance battery now supports up to two and a half hours of general use, and up to three hours of video playback, all on a single charge. 2 And it’s easy to use Vision Pro for longer periods at home, at an office, or while commuting by connecting the battery to power.

The 16-core Neural Engine makes AI-powered features run up to 50 percent faster for system experiences — like capturing a Persona or transforming photos into spatial scenes — and up to 2x faster for third-party apps compared to the previous generation. 3 With M5, developers such as JigSpace are pioneering new use cases for enterprises that combine spatial computing with on-device AI. Using Apple’s Foundation Models framework, the new JigSpace app for Vision Pro taps into the on-device model at the core of Apple Intelligence to make complex information easier to understand. Users can parse through complex datasets with natural language and learn about sophisticated objects, like wind turbines, using interactive 3D models.

The New Dual Knit Band Offers a More Comfortable Fit

The Dual Knit Band delivers an even more comfortable fit for users. It features upper and lower straps that are 3D-knitted as a single piece to create a unique dual-rib structure that provides cushioning, breathability, and stretch. The lower strap features flexible fabric ribs embedded with tungsten inserts that provide a counterweight for additional comfort, balance, and stability. And the intuitive dual-function Fit Dial allows users to make fine-tuned adjustments to achieve their ideal fit. The new Dual Knit Band comes in small, medium, and large sizes; is available to purchase separately; and is compatible with the previous-generation Apple Vision Pro. Customers can easily find the size that is right for them using the Apple Store app for iPhone ®.

Powerful Spatial Experiences with visionOS 26

visionOS 26 brings a set of powerful spatial experiences to Apple Vision Pro. Widgets seamlessly integrate into a user’s space and reappear every time they put Vision Pro on, making it easy to check the time or weather, play music or podcasts, decorate their space with photos, or access ChatGPT. Striking enhancements to Persona make communicating in apps like FaceTime® feel even more natural and familiar. Spatial scenes, which use generative AI to add lifelike depth to photos, make memories come to life. Users can play back 180-degree, 360-degree, and wide field-of-view video from popular action cameras, so they can enjoy their footage the way it was meant to be seen, and creators can publish videos in these formats to apps like Safari® and Vimeo. With iPadOS® 26.1, available later this fall, the Apple Vision Pro app comes to iPad®, offering users another great way to discover new content, queue apps and games to download, find tips, and quickly access information about their Vision Pro.

New Apps, Content, and Games to Explore

There are over 1 million apps available for Apple Vision Pro, including more than 3,000 apps built for visionOS. Users can design their dream home with HomeByMe and Lowe’s Style Studio, outfit their closet with Balenciaga, and browse stunning artwork with Christie’s Select and Art Authority Museum. They can explore extraordinary locations around the world with Epic Earth and Explore POV, transform their physical space into a planetarium with Space Vision, or travel back in time with D-Day: The Camera Soldier.

Apple Vision Pro remains the ultimate entertainment device. With the new Vision Pro, users can experience concerts like never before with Amplium; tune into their favorite teams with apps from major sports leagues; or enjoy a personal theater with apps from popular streaming services on a screen that appears up to 100 feet wide. Apple Immersive continues to redefine what is possible in storytelling, and Vision Pro users can enjoy new series and films on the Apple TV app. Later this season, users in the Lakers’ broadcast territory will be able to watch select live games in Apple Immersive, and new titles from the Audi F1 Project, the BBC, HYBE, and Red Bull will launch in Apple Immersive in the coming months. 4 The Apple TV app is also home to one of the largest digital collections of 3D movies available, featuring recent blockbusters like Superman , Jurassic World Rebirth , How to Train Your Dragon , and Wicked .

Gaming on Apple Vision Pro is next level with its ultra-high-resolution displays, advanced Spatial Audio system, low latency, and responsive controls across a variety of input methods, including popular game controllers like Sony DualSense, which now supports multidevice pairing. Players will be able to enjoy iPad games like Where Winds Meet, POOLS, and Sniper Elite 4, fun spatial games like Porta Nubi and Glassbreakers: Champions of Moss , and the latest titles on consoles and PCs with apps like Portal and Steam Link. And with support for the PlayStation VR2 Sense controller, players get a new class of immersive games with high-performance motion tracking in six degrees of freedom, finger touch detection, and vibration support. Elu Legend, Pickle Pro, Ping Pong Club, and Spatial Rifts are some of the first games available with support for the PlayStation VR2 controller.

Enhanced Capabilities for Pro Users and Enterprises

With Apple Vision Pro, users can supercharge their workflows and discover new ways to realize their creative visions. Artists can design new works using apps like Crayon and Da Vinci Eye. Photographers can edit images with color accuracy from any location and in any lighting condition using Pixelmator on MacBook Pro® with Mac Virtual Display. Filmmakers can scout locations from anywhere by viewing spatial media — including panoramas and spatial videos shot on iPhone — on a large wraparound display. And pro users can assemble and rehearse their presentations while in a seat-for-seat replica of the Steve Jobs Theater at Apple Park using Keynote®. With Logitech Muse — a digital pencil built for Vision Pro — users can create and collaborate with a new level of precision. Apps like Crayon, doppl by Interaptix, Sketch Pro, and Spatial Analogue are adding support for Muse over the coming weeks.

Businesses around the world are harnessing the power of spatial computing on Apple Vision Pro every day to invent new solutions and streamline operations across design, education, healthcare, sales, and more. CAE, the multinational technology company that specializes in simulation and instruction solutions, uses Vision Pro to help pilots complete training activities outside of specialized centers, featuring true-to-life flight deck environments and scenarios. At Porsche, drivers can visualize and personalize new vehicles in select showrooms before taking delivery. And by seamlessly blending digital content with the physical world, Visage provides high-quality, three-dimensional medical imaging, helping hospitals like UC San Diego Health improve patient care.

Apple Vision Pro and the Environment

Apple 2030 is the company’s ambitious plan to be carbon neutral across its entire footprint by the end of this decade by reducing product emissions from their three biggest sources: materials, electricity, and transportation. Apple Vision Pro is made with 100 percent recycled aluminum in the frame and battery enclosure, 100 percent recycled rare earth elements in all magnets, and 100 percent recycled cobalt in the battery. Vision Pro is designed to last and meets Apple’s high standards for energy efficiency and safe chemistry. The paper packaging is 100 percent fiber-based and can be easily recycled.

Pricing and Availability

  • Dual Knit Band is available to purchase separately for $99 (U.S.).
  • For users who require vision correction, ZEISS Optical Inserts — Readers will be available for $99 (U.S.), and ZEISS Optical Inserts — Prescription will be available for $149 (U.S.). 5

Apple revolutionized personal technology with the introduction of the Macintosh in 1984. Today, Apple leads the world in innovation with iPhone, iPad, Mac, AirPods, Apple Watch, and Apple Vision Pro. Apple’s six software platforms — iOS, iPadOS, macOS, watchOS, visionOS, and tvOS — provide seamless experiences across all Apple devices and empower people with breakthrough services including the App Store, Apple Music, Apple Pay, iCloud, and Apple TV. Apple’s more than 150,000 employees are dedicated to making the best products on earth and to leaving the world better than we found it.

Footnotes

1 Image Playground™ is available in English (Australia, Canada, India, Singapore, UK, U.S.), French (Canada, France), German, Italian, Japanese, and Spanish (Mexico, Spain) when Apple Intelligence is enabled. Feature availability varies by region.
2 Testing conducted by Apple in August and September 2025 using preproduction Apple Vision Pro (M5) units and software. Testing consisted of full battery discharge while performing each of the following tasks: video playback, internet browsing, spatial video capture, and FaceTime. Video playback tested in conjunction with an Environment, using 2D movie content purchased from the Apple TV app. Internet browsing tested using 20 popular websites. FaceTime tested between two Apple Vision Pro units with Personas enabled. Tested with Wi‑Fi associated to a network. Battery life depends on device settings, usage, network, environmental conditions, and many other factors. Battery tests are conducted using specific Apple Vision Pro units; actual results may vary.
3 Testing conducted by Apple in September 2025 using preproduction Apple Vision Pro (M5) and production Apple Vision Pro (M2) units. Up to 2x faster performance results were achieved when tested with prerelease Draw Things v1.20250820.0 on Apple Vision Pro (M5), v1.20250903.0 on Apple Vision Pro (M2), and a 768×768 text-to-image generation with step-distilled Qwen Image model at 6-bit quantization in two steps. When tested with Photos app by creating spatial scenes from photos, performance results were up to 1.5x faster. Performance tests are conducted using specific Apple Vision Pro units and reflect the approximate performance of Apple Vision Pro.
4 Additional information about titles from the Audi F1 Project, the BBC, HYBE, and Red Bull will be provided by these creators closer to their availability.
5 A valid prescription is required. Not all prescriptions are supported. Vision correction accessories are sold separately. ZEISS Optical Inserts — Prescription are only available to purchase online.

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The new iPad Pro features the next generation of Apple silicon, with a big leap in AI performance, faster storage, and the game-changing capabilities of iPadOS 26

Apple® today introduced the new iPad Pro® featuring the incredibly powerful M5 chip. M5 unlocks the most advanced iPad® experience ever, packing an incredible amount of power and AI performance into the ultraportable design of iPad Pro. Featuring a next-generation GPU with a Neural Accelerator in each core, M5 delivers a big boost in performance for iPad Pro users, whether they’re working on cutting-edge projects or tapping into AI for productivity. The new iPad Pro delivers up to 3.5x the AI performance than iPad Pro with M4 1 and up to 5.6x faster than iPad Pro with M1. 2 N1, the new Apple-designed wireless networking chip, enables the latest generation of wireless technologies with support for Wi-Fi 7 on iPad Pro. The C1X modem comes to cellular models of iPad Pro, delivering up to 50 percent faster cellular data performance than its predecessor with even greater efficiency, allowing users to do more on the go. Available in space black and silver, iPad Pro comes in 11-inch and 13-inch sizes, and features the Ultra Retina XDR® display for an unparalleled viewing experience. The game-changing features of iPadOS® 26 supercharge iPad Pro and help users handle demanding creative and professional tasks with ease. With staggering performance gains and breakthrough improvements over M1 models, there has never been a better time to upgrade. The new iPad Pro is available to pre-order starting today, and will be available in stores beginning Wednesday, October 22.

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With the M5 chip, the new iPad Pro delivers a huge boost in performance and takes the next big leap in AI for iPad.

With the M5 chip, the new iPad Pro delivers a huge boost in performance and takes the next big leap in AI for iPad.

‘Powered by the next generation of Apple silicon, the new iPad Pro delivers our most advanced and versatile iPad experience yet,’ said John Ternus, Apple’s senior vice president of Hardware Engineering. ‘iPad Pro with M5 unlocks endless possibilities for creativity and productivity — with a huge leap in AI performance and a big boost in graphics, superfast wireless connectivity, and game-changing iPadOS 26 features, it pushes the boundaries of what iPad can do yet again.’

M5: The Next Big Leap in AI for iPad

Apple silicon continues to set iPad apart with industry-leading performance, advanced technologies, power efficiency, and AI capabilities. With the M5 chip powering iPad Pro, AI on iPad takes its next big leap, with a more advanced GPU and CPU, and a faster Neural Engine. The 10-core GPU introduces a new architecture with a Neural Accelerator in each core, resulting in a massive boost in GPU performance for AI workloads. M5 delivers AI performance that’s up to 3.5x faster compared to M4, 1 and up to 5.6x faster than iPad Pro with M1. 2 The new iPad Pro is designed for AI and accelerates a wide variety of workloads, such as on-device diffusion-based image generation in apps like Draw Things, and AI video masking in apps like DaVinci Resolve. And the faster 16-core Neural Engine delivers the most energy-efficient performance for on-device AI, perfect for apps that use the Foundation Models framework and for Apple Intelligence™ features like creating in Image Playground™. 3

Next-Level Performance with M5

The M5 chip brings next-level performance, with a significant boost to graphics performance and a faster CPU. Incorporating a third-generation ray-tracing engine enabling more realistic lighting, reflections, and shadows — M5 is ideal for visually intensive applications and gaming — iPad Pro has up to 1.5x faster 3D rendering with ray tracing than the previous-generation iPad Pro, 1 and up to a whopping 6.7x faster rendering performance than iPad Pro with M1. 2 M5 has up to a 10-core CPU, with four performance cores and six efficiency cores, and is the world’s fastest CPU core. The faster CPU is perfect for a range of users, including graphic designers working with complex vector graphics in apps like Adobe Illustrator, architects who routinely multitask across apps like SketchUp and Morpholio Trace, and business users who need to quickly launch and access large files across multiple apps.

iPad Pro with M5 delivers:

  • Up to 6.7x faster 3D rendering with ray tracing in Octane X when compared to iPad Pro with M1, 2 and up to 1.5x faster than iPad Pro with M4. 1
  • Up to 6x faster video transcode performance in Final Cut Pro® for iPad when compared to iPad Pro with M1, 2 and up to 1.2x faster than iPad Pro with M4. 1
  • Up to 4x faster AI image generation performance in Draw Things for iPad when compared to iPad Pro with M1, 2 and up to 2x faster than iPad Pro with M4. 1
  • Up to 3.7x faster AI video upscaling performance in DaVinci Resolve for iPad when compared to iPad Pro with M1, 2 and up to 2.3x faster than iPad Pro with M4. 1

Faster Memory Bandwidth and Storage for More Seamless Multitasking

iPad Pro brings new enhancements to accelerate overall speed and responsiveness, including an increase in unified memory bandwidth, faster storage read and write speeds, more starting unified memory, and fast charge support. With over 150GB/s of unified memory bandwidth — a nearly 30 percent increase compared to the previous generation — the new iPad Pro helps users multitask across more apps, process AI models faster, play demanding games, and more. The new iPad Pro offers up to 2x faster storage read and write speeds, and the 256GB and 512GB models start with 12GB of unified memory — 50 percent more than before, bringing even more value. And with the new windowing system in iPadOS 26, iPad Pro users will experience more seamless multitasking, enhancing even the most complex workflows. Additionally, iPad Pro supports fast charge — enabling up to a 50 percent charge in around 30 minutes 4 with an optional high-wattage USB-C power adapter like Apple’s new 40W Dynamic Power Adapter with 60W Max. 5

The C1X and N1 Chips Come to iPad

Cellular models of iPad Pro feature C1X, a cellular modem designed by Apple that brings users up to 50 percent faster cellular data performance, and for active cellular users, up to 30 percent less power usage than iPad Pro with M4. Cellular models of iPad Pro allow users to enjoy GPS and location capabilities, so they can navigate with even more confidence. Users can also enjoy 5G cellular support, so they can stay connected for work or leisure all around the world. And with eSIM, users can quickly and securely add a new plan, connect and transfer existing cellular plans digitally, and stay in touch with family and friends regardless of Wi-Fi availability — perfect for users working on the go, like frequent business travelers or architects out in the field.

The new iPad Pro also features N1, a new Apple-designed wireless networking chip that enables Wi-Fi 7, Bluetooth 6, and Thread. N1 brings better performance when connected to 5GHz networks, and improves the overall performance and reliability of features like Personal Hotspot and AirDrop®.

An Unrivaled Design and Display

iPad Pro offers users the ultimate level of portability in a stunningly thin and light design. Available in space black and silver, the 11-inch model is just 5.3 mm thin, and the 13-inch model is even thinner at a striking 5.1 mm. The Ultra Retina XDR display — the world’s most advanced display — features groundbreaking tandem OLED technology that delivers extreme brightness, incredibly precise contrast, and technologies like ProMotion® and True Tone®. iPad Pro supports 1000 nits of full-screen brightness for SDR and HDR content, and 1600 nits peak brightness for HDR. And for users who work with high-end, color-managed workflows or in challenging lighting conditions, iPad Pro offers a nano-texture display glass option for reduced glare that is precisely etched at a nanometer scale, maintaining image quality and contrast while scattering ambient light.

The new iPad Pro adds the ability to drive external displays at up to 120Hz — ideal for creative workflows like video editing as well as gaming. And for users with a 120Hz external display, iPad Pro also brings new support for Adaptive Sync, which provides the lowest possible latency in external display performance, resulting in smoother motion and fewer perceived glitches, useful for low-latency use cases like gaming.

iPadOS 26 Supercharges the iPad Experience

iPadOS 26 introduces a new design and powerful features that help users handle demanding creative and professional tasks with ease, and push the capabilities and versatility of iPad even further.

  • The beautiful new design is crafted with Liquid Glass , a translucent new material that reflects and refracts its surroundings, while reacting to users’ input and dynamically transforming to bring greater focus to the content they care about most.
  • An entirely new, powerful, and intuitive windowing system helps users control, organize, and switch between apps, all while maintaining the simplicity of iPad. And with a new menu bar , users can access the commands available in an app with a simple swipe down from the top of the display, or by moving their cursor to the top.
  • iPadOS 26 introduces new ways to manage, access, and organize files with a supercharged Files app featuring an updated List view and new folder customization options. With folders in the Dock , users can conveniently access downloads, documents, and more from anywhere. Additionally, users can set a default app for opening specific files or file types.

Advanced Accessories for iPad Pro

Accessories extend the versatility of iPad Pro, opening up even more possibilities for creativity and productivity. Apple Pencil Pro® and Apple Pencil (USB-C) offer users two incredible options for illustrating, note-taking, annotating, and more. The thin and light Magic Keyboard® for iPad Pro provides the most advanced experience with a floating design, function row, and gorgeous aluminum palm rest. iPad Pro is also compatible with the Smart Folio® for iPad Pro, which attaches magnetically and supports multiple viewing angles.

iPad Pro and the Environment

Apple 2030 is the company’s ambitious plan to be carbon neutral across its entire footprint by the end of this decade by reducing product emissions from their three biggest sources: materials, electricity, and transportation. The new iPad Pro is made with 30 percent recycled content by weight, including 100 percent recycled aluminum in the enclosure, 100 percent recycled rare earth elements in all magnets, and 100 percent recycled cobalt in the battery. It is manufactured with 55 percent renewable electricity, like wind and solar, across the supply chain. iPad Pro is also designed to last and offers industry-leading software support while meeting Apple’s high standards for energy efficiency and safe chemistry. The paper packaging is 100 percent fiber-based and can be easily recycled.

Pricing and Availability

  • The 11-inch and 13-inch iPad Pro with M5 will be available in silver and space black finishes in 256GB, 512GB, 1TB, and 2TB configurations.
  • With education savings, the 11-inch iPad Pro starts at $899 (U.S.), and the 13-inch iPad Pro starts at $1,199 (U.S.).
  • The Magic Keyboard for iPad Pro is available in black and white finishes. The 11-inch Magic Keyboard is available for $299 (U.S.), and the new 13-inch Magic Keyboard is available for $349 (U.S.). With education savings, the 11-inch Magic Keyboard is available for $279 (U.S.), and the 13-inch Magic Keyboard is available for $329 (U.S.).
  • The Magic Keyboard for iPad Air with M3 is now available in black, and is compatible with the 11-inch and 13-inch iPad Air. The 11-inch Magic Keyboard is available for $269 (U.S.), and the 13-inch Magic Keyboard is available for $319 (U.S.). With education savings, the 11-inch Magic Keyboard is available for $249 (U.S.), and the 13-inch Magic Keyboard is available for $299 (U.S.).

Apple revolutionized personal technology with the introduction of the Macintosh in 1984. Today, Apple leads the world in innovation with iPhone, iPad, Mac, AirPods, Apple Watch, and Apple Vision Pro. Apple’s six software platforms — iOS, iPadOS, macOS, watchOS, visionOS, and tvOS — provide seamless experiences across all Apple devices and empower people with breakthrough services including the App Store, Apple Music, Apple Pay, iCloud, and Apple TV. Apple’s more than 150,000 employees are dedicated to making the best products on earth and to leaving the world better than we found it.

Footnotes

1 Results are compared to iPad Pro 13-inch (M4) units with 10-core CPU and 16GB of unified memory.
2 Results are compared to iPad Pro 12.9-inch (5th generation) units with 8-core CPU and 16GB of unified memory.
3 Genmoji and Image Playground are available in English, French, German, Italian, Portuguese (Brazil), Spanish, and Japanese.
4 Testing was conducted by Apple in August and September 2025. See apple.com/ipad-pro for more information.
5 The 40W Dynamic Power Adapter with 60W Max is available in Canada, China mainland, Japan, Mexico, Taiwan, the Philippines, and the U.S.
6 Apple Intelligence is available in beta with support for these languages: English, French, German, Italian, Portuguese (Brazil), Spanish, Chinese (simplified), Japanese, and Korean. Some features may not be available in all regions or languages. For feature and language availability and system requirements, see support.apple.com/en-us/121115 .
7 Live Translation in Messages supports English (U.S., UK), French (France), German, Italian, Japanese, Korean, Portuguese (Brazil), Spanish (Spain), and Chinese (simplified). Live Translation in Phone and FaceTime is available for one-on-one calls in English (UK, U.S.), French (France), German (Germany), Portuguese (Brazil), and Spanish (Spain) when Apple Intelligence is enabled, on a compatible iPhone, iPad, or Mac. Later this year, Live Translation in Phone and FaceTime will add language support for Chinese (Mandarin, simplified), Chinese (Mandarin, traditional), Italian, Japanese, and Korean. Some features may not be available in all regions or languages.

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Corcel Exploration Inc. (CSE: CRCL) (the ‘Company’ or ‘Corcel’) today announced plans for Phase 1 of its maiden drill program and additional surface exploration activities on its 100%-owned Yuma King Project (‘Yuma King’ or the ‘Project’) in west-central Arizona. The Phase 1 drill program will consist of an initial 2000 m of diamond drilling, targeting copper (Cu gold (Au) skarn and porphyry style mineralization around the historical Yuma King Mine area. In addition to drilling, the Company plans to conduct an Induced Polarization (IP) survey over the newly recognized Three Musketeers and Yuma King West skarn and porphyry Cu-Au targets to test for anomalies under structural cover and guide additional targeting on the Project.

Yuma King Exploration Program 2025

  • A Phase 1 diamond drill program consisting of approximately 2,000 metres is planned for winter 2025 and will focus on key targets in and around the Yuma King Mine, identified by recent drone magnetic and geochemical surveys.

  • Drilling is designed to test extensions to Cu-Au mineralization near the Yuma King Mine area.

  • 8.5-line kilometres of new IP surveying across Three Musketeers, Yuma King West, and Yuma King Mine to outline new porphyry-skarn Cu-Au and Au drill targets.

  • Hyperspectral and geological mapping to refine target concepts and footprints.

Drill Targets at Yuma King Mine

The objectives for the 2025 drill program at the project are to confirm historic drill results, expand along strike and down dip the Cu-Au mineralization at the Yuma King Mine and to identify areas of new high-grade Cu-Au mineralization. Initial drilling on the Yuma King Mine zone is designed to test the skarn/replacement and porphyry mineralization as the system remains open in multiple directions and at depth.

Highlights from the historical drilling at the Yuma King Mine include intersections of 0.78% Cu, 0.53 g/t Au, and 6.3 g/t Ag over 45.4m in Cu-Au skarn. The upcoming drilling will step out from known mineralization and aim to expand mineralized zones along strike and down dip.

The Phase 1 drill program is expected to be comprised of approximately 2,000 metres of core drilling over eight to ten drill holes. The drilling will focus on extensions to known Cu-Au skarn and porphyry mineralization, and it is expected that feedback from visual and XRF data will enable the Company to optimize and re-prioritize planned drill holes as the program progresses. Additional geophysical, surface geological, and hyperspectral data may also upgrade the priority of targets during the course of the Phase 1 program.

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Figure 1: Area of planned Phase 1 drilling at Yuma King with locations of historical and proposed drill holes over drone magnetic survey total magnetic intensity (reduced to pole). 

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The upcoming 2025 Yuma King drill program marks a pivotal step for Corcel as we look to unlock the Yuma King copper-gold system,’ commented CEO, Jon Ward. ‘Our recent geophysical and geochemical work has outlined multiple high-priority targets surrounding the historic mine area, where skarn and porphyry-style mineralization remain open along strike and at depth. With drill targeting supported by strong magnetic anomalies, soil results, and high-grade rock samples, we are positioned to rapidly confirm historic grades, expand known zones, and test new targets. This will be the most technically informed drill program ever undertaken at Yuma King, as we continue to advance the project and unlock value for shareholders.’

IP Survey at Yuma King West, Three Musketeers, and Yuma King Mine

The IP survey to be completed during Phase 1 is designed to collect high resolution data over the Three Musketeers, Yuma King West, and Yuma King Mine target areas. The IP survey lines will transect the exposed alteration-mineralization zones and prospective areas under thin structural cover and will image the subsurface to a depth of ~400 metres. The IP survey is an important tool in these areas, where there is no historical drilling, as it can image sulfide mineralization at depth.

In addition to the IP geophysical survey and drilling, 2025 exploration activities will include a remote sensing hyperspectral alteration survey and further geologic mapping and surface geochemical sampling.

The Phase 1 IP survey and surface results will be combined with recently collected historical data on the project, including results from Corcel’s soil sampling, rock chip sampling, and drone magnetic survey, to prioritize targets for a Phase 2 drill program which will encompass areas on the property that have not been tested with drilling.

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Figure 2: Location of planned IP survey grid within the Yuma King Project.

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Qualified Person as defined under National Instrument 43-101

Roy Greig, Ph.D., P.Geo, a Qualified Person (‘QP’) as defined in National Instrument 43-101 Standards of Disclosure for Mineral Projects, and advisor to Corcel Exploration Inc. has reviewed and approved the technical content in this news release. The QP has not been able to verify the historical exploration data disclosed herein since the original materials and documentation are presently inaccessible. Nonetheless, this data is believed to be accurate and sufficient for purposes of guiding future exploration on the Yuma King project.

About Corcel Exploration Inc.

Corcel Exploration is a mineral resource company engaged in the acquisition and exploration of precious and base metals properties throughout North America. The Company has entered a long-term lease agreement to acquire the Yuma King Cu-Au project in Arizona, which spans a district-scale land position of 3,200 hectares comprising 515 unpatented federal mining claims in the Ellsworth Mining District, including the past-producing Yuma King Mine which saw underground production of copper, lead, gold and silver between 1940 and 1963. The Company also holds a 100% interest in the Willow copper project. For more information, please visit our website at https://corcelexploration.com/.

For further information, contact:

Jon Ward, CEO & Director
Email: info@corcelexploration.com
Tel: +1 (604) 355-0303

Caution Regarding Forward-Looking Information

This news release contains ‘forward-looking information’ and ‘forward-looking statements’ under applicable Canadian and U.S. securities laws (collectively, ‘forward-looking statements’). These statements relate to future events or the Company’s future performance, business prospects or opportunities that are based on forecasts of future results, estimates of amounts not yet determinable, and assumptions of management made in light of management’s experience and perception of historical trends, current conditions and expected future developments. Any statements that express or involve discussions with respect to predictions, expectations, beliefs, plans, projections, objectives, assumptions or future events or performance (often, but not always, using words or phrases such as ‘seek’, ‘anticipate’, ‘plan’, ‘continue’, ‘estimate’, ‘expect’, ‘may’, ‘will’, ‘project’, ‘predict’, ‘potential’, ‘target’, ‘intend’, ‘could’, ‘might’, ‘should’, ‘believe’ and similar expressions) are not statements of historical fact and may be forward-looking statements.

Forward-looking statements in this release include, but are not limited to, statements regarding the Company’s planned Phase I drill program, the potential for extensions of mineralization, interpretations of historical exploration results, timing and success of exploration programs, and the potential discovery of additional mineralization. These forward-looking statements are based on a number of assumptions considered reasonable by the Company as of the date hereof, including assumptions regarding: the accuracy and reliability of historical results; geological interpretations; continuity of mineralization; availability of financing and personnel; future commodity prices; and general business and economic conditions.

Forward-looking statements are inherently subject to known and unknown risks, uncertainties and other factors that may cause actual results to differ materially from those expressed or implied. Such risks include, but are not limited to, risks inherent in mineral exploration, including unexpected results or outcomes; inability to obtain required permits or approvals; availability and cost of financing, labour and equipment; changes in commodity prices and foreign exchange rates; political, regulatory and environmental risks in the jurisdictions where the Company operates; community or social risks; and other risks described in the Company’s continuous disclosure documents filed at www.sedarplus.ca. The Company does not intend, and does not assume any obligation, to update these forward-looking statements, except as required by law. Actual results may differ materially from those expressed or implied by forward-looking statements.

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