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Apple reported to release three new Mac models this fall

Unannounced products include an updated base MacBook Pro, an M6-powered iMac, and a redesigned high-end laptop.

The short version

  • Apple is reportedly preparing to launch three new Mac models later this year following the recent introduction of new Mac mini and Mac Studio systems.
  • Expected updates include a 14-inch MacBook Pro with an M6 chip, an M6 iMac skipping the M5 generation, and a thinner high-end laptop with an OLED touchscreen.
  • The timeline for the redesigned high-end laptop remains flexible and could extend into early 2027.

Key facts

  • A base model 14-inch MacBook Pro featuring Apple's M6 chip and an unchanged exterior design is reported to arrive in October.[9to5Mac]
  • Apple is planning an iMac release before the end of the year that skips the M5 processor to use the M6 chip.[9to5Mac]
  • A redesigned high-end laptop powered by M5 Pro and M5 Max chips is slated to introduce an OLED display, touchscreen, and thinner enclosure.[9to5Mac]

What remains uncertain

  • The release date for the redesigned high-end MacBook is uncertain, with expectations pointing to October or a potential push into early 2027.[9to5Mac]
  • The final product naming for the new high-end touchscreen laptop remains unconfirmed, with possibilities including MacBook Pro or MacBook Ultra.[9to5Mac]

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