Apple plans to release an updated 14-inch MacBook Pro with an M6 chip in late 2026, then follow it with a revamped M7 model in the first half of 2027, reports Bloomberg.
Apple apparently finished work on a 14-inch MacBook Pro with an M6 chip “months ago,” and the device is expected to launch before the end of the year. Apple’s M6 chip cycle will be shorter than previous chip cycles because it is not planned for the M6 Pro and M6 Max chips. Apple is aiming for a quick transition between M6 and M7 as its M7 chips are optimized for AI workloads.
The MacBook Pro M7 coming in 2027 will have a new design “in line” with the design Apple plans to use for its high-end OLED touchscreen MacBook Pro models. Previous rumors suggested that high-end OLED MacBook Pro models could have a slimmed-down design.
It’s still unclear when the OLED MacBook Pro models will be released, but Bloomberg estimates a launch is planned for late 2026 or early 2027.
Apple’s release timelines are uncertain due to the current memory chip shortage and rising costs it faces.
Apple has a long list of products that could arrive in the first half of 2027, including new iPad Pro models, the iPhone Air 2 with a second camera, the iPhone 18 and the iPhone 18e.
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