Apple is reportedly set to skip the M6 Pro and Max chips, instead transitioning directly to the M7 chip, according to Mark Gurman at Bloomberg. The M7 chips, expected to launch in the first half of 2027, will focus on enhancing on-device AI processing, marking a shift in Apple’s silicon strategy.
This development would be the first time Apple offers only a base version of its silicon without Pro or Max variations. Following the M7, Apple may introduce M7 Max and Pro chips by the end of 2027. Gurman indicated that an M7 Ultra chip could debut in 2028, as Apple has not released an Ultra model since the M3 generation.
There is uncertainty regarding whether this change will delay Apple’s anticipated touchscreen laptop, which was speculated to feature the M6 MacBook Pro. Earlier this year, Apple launched the M5 Pro and Max chips, with the M6 chip expected to be announced for entry-level MacBooks before the end of 2026.
