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Apple May Skip M6 Pro and M6 Max Processors and Move Straight to M7
Apple is preparing to make a major change to its computer processor development strategy. According to new claims, the company could move straight to the M7 series without introducing the M6 Pro, M6 Max, and M6 Ultra models.
According to well-known Bloomberg technology journalist Mark Gurman, Apple plans to accelerate the transition to the next processor generation in its high-performance Mac computers. This decision could particularly affect the update schedule for the MacBook Pro and Mac Studio models.
The company has already begun using the standard M6 processor in the Mac mini. The same chip is also expected to be used in the iMac and entry-level MacBook Pro computers. However, it is claimed that the more powerful M6 Pro, M6 Max, and M6 Ultra versions may not be introduced at all.
According to the report, new MacBook Pro models equipped with M7 Pro and M7 Max processors could go on sale in late 2027. One of the main new features of these computers is expected to be a touchscreen. A MacBook Pro model with the standard M7 processor is also reportedly set to be introduced that year.
The M7 Ultra, which will be the most powerful member of the series, could be launched in the first half of 2028. In that case, Apple is unlikely to update the Mac Studio in 2027. The model's next major update could be postponed until the introduction of the M7 Ultra processor.
Another interesting claim concerns MacBook Pro models with OLED displays. Apple will reportedly retain the existing M5 Pro and M5 Max chips rather than use new processors in these computers. Thus, the main changes in the OLED versions could be related more to design and display technology than to performance.
The new MacBook Pro models are also claimed to feature thinner and lighter bodies, with the current display notch replaced by a Dynamic Island design. In addition, some versions could offer 5G cellular connectivity.
Apple is also reportedly preparing to hold a product presentation for selected media representatives in Los Angeles on October 28. However, it is not yet known which devices will be showcased at the event.
For now, Apple has not officially confirmed that it will drop the high-performance versions of the M6 series or the launch dates of the M7 processors. Therefore, reports about the company's processor strategy remain unconfirmed claims at this stage.