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The MacRumors Show: All the New Macs Coming This Year

We discuss all of the new Macs Apple is expected to release this year, starting with the M5 Pro and M5 Max MacBook Pro, on this week's episode of The MacRumors Show.


Following the release of the M5 ‌MacBook Pro‌ last year, Apple is expected to launch refreshed high-end ‌MacBook Pro‌ models with the M5 Pro and M5 Max chips. They are rumored to arrive alongside macOS Tahoe 26.3 in the next few weeks. Stock of the current M4 Pro and M4 Max models is dwindling, suggesting that the announcement is now impending.

After that release, we are expecting M5-series chips to come to the MacBook Air, Mac mini, and Mac Studio at the very least. Whether the iMac and the Mac Pro will get an M5 chip remains an open question.

Apple is also rumored to launch an all-new low-cost MacBook this year, featuring the A18 Pro chip for comparable performance to the M1 chip. It is expected to feature a 13-inch LCD display, USB-C connectivity only, and a price point somewhere between $699 and $899. iPad-like Silver, Blue, Pink, and Yellow color options are also rumored.

Toward the end of the year, Apple is expected to launch significantly upgraded ‌MacBook Pro‌ models. The new machines are rumored to feature M6-series chips, a cellular connectivity option, OLED touchscreen displays, a hole-punch in the screen for the front-facing camera, and a thinner, lighter design.

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Top Rated Comments

Leon Nash Avatar
8 months ago
I am still happy with my base M1 Air. They made it too good.
Score: 10 Votes (Like | Disagree)
8 months ago
Please Apple don’t forget the iMac and bring back Target Display mode !
Score: 4 Votes (Like | Disagree)
8 months ago

I am still happy with my base M1 Air. They made it too good.
(I am very happy for you and I'm glad you are enjoying your Mac)

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Score: 4 Votes (Like | Disagree)
8 months ago
Unless the base MBP14 with M6 arrives at WWDC in June, I don't see the redesign with M6 Pro/Max coming until next year.
Score: 3 Votes (Like | Disagree)
loby Avatar
8 months ago

A secondhand M1 MacBook Air might be an option for you? Just get one with enough RAM.
Those with the 12" MacBook understand...

No on the MacBook Air. We want a very light Mac with a 12" Screen.
Score: 2 Votes (Like | Disagree)
8 months ago

Still waiting for the budget Mac to no avail.
My m7 12-inch MacBook (2016) is just dying (struggles to boot badly). And I want something I can actually do my documents on!
A secondhand M1 MacBook Air might be an option for you? Just get one with enough RAM.
Score: 2 Votes (Like | Disagree)