The new models will launch with the M5 Pro and M5 Max, according to Mark Gurman.
Apple may be ignoring the M6 ​​generation of its Pro and Max chips, but that doesn’t necessarily mean it’s delaying the release of its rumored touchscreen laptop. According to BloombergAccording to Mark Gurman, the new MacBook will launch with the high-end M5 chips released earlier this year. The 14-inch and 16-inch models are still expected to be released between late 2026 and early 2027, as Gurman previously reported. The next iteration of the touchscreen MacBook will get the M7 chips not too far away.
According to Gurman, who spoke with sources with knowledge of the plans, the M7 versions are already in advanced testing and could arrive by the end of 2027. The touchscreen MacBook would usher in a series of changes above the touchscreen. This includes integration of the iPhone’s Dynamic Island interface, an OLED display and “an updated industrial design,” Gurman reports.
Apple should present its M7 chip in early 2027, followed a few months later by the M7 Pro and Max. Gurman also announced that we could see the M7 Ultra in 2028.
