Apple's next-gen M5 chip could launch sooner than you might think, but probably not in the device you'd expect. It's been over six months since Apple launched the M4 chip in the iPad Pro on May 7, 2024.

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

China's antitrust regulator is preparing for a possible investigation into Apple's policies and app store fees, Bloomberg News reported on Wednesday, citing people familiar with the matter.

China's antitrust watchdog is examining Apple's policies, including taking a cut of up to 30% on in-app spending and barring external payment services and stores. The agency has spoken with Apple executives and app developers since last year,

Apple could be facing a potential Chinese antitrust investigation into its App Store policies and developer fees, reports Bloomberg.