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technology16 days ago•4 min saved

Apple pivots to M7, skipping M6 Pro/Max to speed up AI-focused chip upgrade

Bloomberg-reported plans show Apple bypassing the M6 Pro/Max lineup in favor of a base M6 this fall and launching redesigned MacBook Pros with M5 Pro/Max, while accelerating development of the M7 due in spring 2027. The M7, especially the M7 Ultra, is expected to dramatically boost on-device AI performance (potentially rivaling Nvidia’s Blackwell), with rumors of expanded neural engine and up to 1.5TB of RAM. The first M7 Mac is anticipated to be a redesigned 14-inch MacBook Pro early in 2027, followed by Pro/Max updates to higher-end models."

via 9to5mac.com|

#ai #apple #apple-silicon

technology28 days ago•11 min saved

Apple Signals a 2026–2028 Mac Refresh Fueled by AI Chips Amid Memory Shortages

Apple plans a broad Mac refresh from 2026 through 2028, introducing a 14-inch MacBook Pro with M6, an updated iMac, an OLED MacBook Pro, refreshed Mac Studio and Mac mini, and later 2027–2028 updates including new MacBook Airs and a second OLED MacBook Pro; memory shortages and the M5/M6/M7 chip ramp could shift timing, so buyers may want to wait for late-2026 refreshes.

via MacRumors|

#apple #m7 #mac

technology1 month ago•10 min saved

MacBook Ultra Rumored to Bring OLED, Touchscreen and New M7 Silicon

MacRumors’ The MacRumors Show outlines a revised premium MacBook roadmap centered on a MacBook Ultra with an OLED display and touchscreen (featuring a Dynamic Island–style interface) in a thinner chassis. The Ultra is expected to be powered initially by M5 Pro/Max chips, while Apple reportedly skips M6 Pro/Max, moving high-end laptops to M7 Pro/Max in 2027. An entry-level M6 will still arrive for base MacBook Pros this year, with the first M7 models following later in 2027; the overall launch window has moved to early 2027 due to memory constraints and price hikes. macOS 27 Golden Gate is reportedly adding direct touch control via Sidecar, and the lineup will span 14" and 16" sizes with a reinforced hinge and potential cellular connectivity, all contributing to a crowded, high-priced growth path for Apple’s laptop lineup.

via MacRumors|

#apple-silicon #m7 #macbook-ultra

technology1 month ago•4 min saved

Entry-level MacBook Pro to get a fresh redesign with M7 in 2027

Bloomberg reports Apple will bring a redesigned entry-level MacBook Pro with an M7 in early 2027, about six months after a high-end redesign; the plan also outlines a fall 2026 entry-level with the old M6/design and a fall 2027 high-end refresh with M7 Pro/Max, with features such as a thinner chassis, OLED touchscreen, and possibly Dynamic Island, while pricing suggests the redesigned entry-level will remain cheaper than the top models.

via 9to5Mac|

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technology1 month ago•5 min saved

Apple Preps a 2027 Bonanza: New iPad Pro lineup and Foldable on the Way

Apple is reportedly planning a wide product push for its 20th iPhone anniversary in 2027, including four new iPad Pro models (11-inch and 13-inch) with faster chips—potentially the M7—and a vapor‑chamber cooling system, plus a redesigned entry‑level MacBook Pro. Separately, Bloomberg notes Apple is ramping up development of its first foldable phone, expected to launch later this year, with Nikkei Asia citing strong demand and an initial production target around 10 million units before a larger rollout.

via cnet.com|

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technology1 month ago•1 min saved

Apple pivots to AI-first M7 chips, skipping M6 Pro/Max

According to Mark Gurman, Apple will skip Pro and Max variants in the M6 line to accelerate the AI-focused M7, with the base M6 shipping in iPads and entry Macs while the M7 arrives in early 2027 and its Pro/Max by late 2027 and Ultra in 2028. The M6 will gain memory bandwidth, a faster CPU, a 12-core GPU option, upgraded video encoding/decoding, and an enhanced Neural Engine for AI tasks, while the M5 Ultra remains possible but postponed.

via GSMArena.com|

#ai #apple #gpu

technology1 month ago•11 min saved

Apple Skips M6 Pro/Max, Betting Big on M7 for Future Silicon

Bloomberg reports Apple will cancel the M6 Pro and M6 Max and move directly to the M7 family. The base M6 will be tested in the MacBook Pro with CPU/NPU improvements and about 200 GB/s memory bandwidth; the M6 Pro/Max variants won’t launch, and Pro/Max versions will appear with the M7 in 2027, followed by an M7 Ultra for Mac Studio in 2028. A high-end M5 Ultra for Mac Studio is also mentioned as a test configuration.

via TechPowerUp|

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tech2 months ago•30 min saved

Apple bets AI-first M7, skipping M6 Pro/Max until 2027–28

Bloomberg reports Apple will skip M6 Pro/Max and fast‑track an AI‑focused M7 lineup: a base M6 could ship as early as this year, the M7 base in the first half of 2027, and M7 Pro/Max by late 2027, with the M7 Ultra expected in 2028. The M5 Ultra may be the only near‑term upgrade for high‑end Macs, potentially delaying top‑tier silicon until 2027–28.

via The Verge|

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technology2 months ago•9 min saved

Apple Reboots Silicon Roadmap: Entry M6 This Year, M7 Pro/Max in 2027

Bloomberg says Apple is accelerating its AI-focused silicon plan: an entry-level M6 is expected this year, but there will be no M6 Pro/Max; the high-end Macs will switch to the M7 family with M7 Pro/Max/Ultra arriving in 2027 (and an M5 Ultra rumored for 2026 Mac Studio). The lineup aims for higher memory bandwidth and an updated Neural Engine as part of a broader Apple silicon refresh that follows recent price increases across Macs and iPads.

via MacRumors|

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technology2 months ago•12 min saved

Apple abandons M6 Pro/Max to push M7 AI chips, delaying the MacBook Ultra

Bloomberg reports Apple canceled the M6 Pro and M6 Max to focus on the M7 lineup, leaving the MacBook Ultra’s debut uncertain and potentially delayed to 2027 or later. The M7 Pro/Max are expected in the second half of 2027, with an M7 Ultra for Mac Studio not planned until 2028, as Apple aims to deliver stronger AI performance, while the standard M6 is still slated for late 2026 in cheaper models.

via Notebookcheck|

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