Apple recently unveiled a major Mac lineup update, introducing the MacBook Pro with PROLED XDR Display. According to Bloomberg, multiple new MacBook Pro models are expected next year, led by a base model powered by the M7 chip. This new base model will adopt the thinner, lighter design of the high-end versions released last week, featuring slimmer bezels.
A second-generation touchscreen MacBook Pro is also slated for release, powered by M7 Pro and M7 Max chips. Mark Gurman reports Apple is skipping the M6 generation, jumping directly to the M7 family "as early as the first half of next year," as the line is designed for major on-device AI processing advancements. Looking ahead, Gurman expects Apple to eventually converge its MacBook Pro lineup, merging touch and non-touch models given the narrowing price gap.
The current high-end non-touch M5 Pro and M5 Max models will likely remain available temporarily, but the industry trend points toward a unified touchscreen future for Apple's premium laptop.
Source: 9to5Mac · Summarized by HeadlinesBriefing