Apple is reportedly skipping the M6 Pro, M6 Max, and M6 Ultra chips, choosing instead to focus its resources on developing the M7 series, which will be designed to support artificial intelligence (AI) computing. This means that the upcoming OLED-equipped MacBook Pro will continue to use the M5 series chips; high-end models will not be upgraded to the M7 Pro and M7 Max until late 2027.
According to a report by MacRumors, Bloomberg journalist Mark Gurman—known for his insights into Apple’s product roadmap—reiterated on a podcast this Thursday that the M6 chip series is, for all intents and purposes, “the end of the line.”
While Apple has already incorporated the M6 into the Mac mini and plans to release an iMac and an entry-level 14-inch MacBook Pro featuring the M6, the company has no intention of producing higher-performance versions such as the M6 Pro, M6 Max, or M6 Ultra.
Consequently, chips for high-end Mac models will transition directly from the M5 series to the M7 series. The upcoming OLED MacBook Pro will continue to utilize the M5 Pro and M5 Max chips—the same ones introduced this March—meaning the transition to a new display will not be accompanied by a chip upgrade.
According to Gurman, a new entry-level MacBook Pro featuring the M7 chip is slated for release in 2027, while a high-end MacBook Pro—expected to include a touchscreen—will arrive in late 2027, powered by the M7 Pro and M7 Max.