Apple Plans to Skip M6 Pro and Max, Accelerate M7 Chips for AI
This would be the first Apple Silicon generation without high-end derivative models, signaling a strategic pivot to prioritize AI performance over the usual annual cadence of Pro and Max chips.
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According to Bloomberg's Mark Gurman, Apple plans to release only the entry-level M6 chip in late 2026, canceling development of M6 Pro, M6 Max, and M6 Ultra. Instead, Apple is accelerating the M7 series, designed for a significant boost in on-device AI processing power, with high-end models expected from late 2027 through 2028.
Apple is preparing to make one of the biggest changes in its Mac silicon strategy since the M1, according to information obtained by Bloomberg's Mark Gurman from anonymous sources. The company plans to release only the entry-level M6 chip in late 2026, canceling development of the higher-end M6 Pro, M6 Max, and M6 Ultra. Instead, Apple is accelerating the M7 series, codenamed Delos or H19G, which is designed primarily for a significant boost in on-device AI processing power. The M7 Pro and M7 Max are expected as early as late 2027, with the M7 Ultra following in 2028. The M6 chip itself, codenamed Komodo or H18G, will feature increased memory bandwidth and a redesigned GPU with up to 12 graphics cores. Apple has not officially commented on the report.
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