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Bloomberg reports Apple scrapped its Mac Pro roadmap, including an Intel-based model (codenamed J170) and an M3 Ultra variant (J190), as well as earlier Extreme-chip concepts. With those plans shelved and no revival soon anticipated, Apple appears to push future high-end workstations toward Mac Studio options, potentially with an M5 Ultra this fall.
Apple has removed the 512GB RAM option for the Mac Studio, leaving max RAM at 256GB (up from the 36GB base) and raising the 256GB upgrade to $2,000; 512GB RAM is no longer offered and 256GB configurations are shipping with May wait times due to DRAM shortages and growing demand for on‑device AI. Rumors suggest M5 Max/Ultra Mac Studio models could arrive later in 2026 as memory supply remains tight.
Apple has released macOS Tahoe 26.0.1, an update that addresses bugs related to the M3 Ultra chip, enhancing system stability and performance.
Apple's highly anticipated Mac Studio and Mac Pro, featuring the powerful M3 Ultra chip, are not expected to launch until the end of 2024, with a possibility of further delays. The M3 Ultra has not yet undergone broader testing, and Apple may be taking its time to recoup the investment made in the expensive 3nm process. The development cost for the M3 Ultra is expected to be lower, thanks to TSMC's improved 3nm 'N3E' process, which offers higher yields and more appropriate pricing. With impressive performance numbers, including outperforming the 24-core M2 Ultra in multi-core tests, Apple can afford to choose its own timeline for the launch.
Apple's upcoming M3 Pro, M3 Max, and M3 Ultra chips are expected to offer more CPU and GPU cores, with configurations ranging from 10 to 32 CPU cores and 16 to 80 GPU cores. The standard M3 chip will have the same core configuration as the M2 chip, while the M3 Pro and M3 Max chips are set to debut in 2024. Apple is also reportedly testing MacBook Pro models with higher memory options, and the first Macs with the M3 chip are expected to launch in October.