If you’ve been eagerly anticipating the debut of Apple’s M5 MacBook Pro series, it seems you’ll need to hold on a bit longer than you might have hoped. Despite suggestions that Apple’s next-generation MacBook Pro could launch by the end of this year, a recent report from Bloomberg indicates that the release has been delayed until 2026.
The report states that Apple is now aiming to introduce two MacBook Pro variants sometime next year, one featuring a 14-inch display and another with a 16-inch display. It’s important to remember that Apple launched its M4 MacBook Pro series in October 2024, indicating that the company is not strictly tied to an annual release cycle for the Mac like it is for the iPhone.
Additionally, it’s noteworthy that Apple’s 2026 MacBook Pro series will represent the final models featuring the current design. This MacBook Pro form factor has been in circulation for several years, and while there’s nothing inherently wrong with it, Apple enjoys refreshing its designs periodically.
The 2027 MacBook Pro will have a sleeker profile with an enhanced display
A design update we can anticipate for the 2027 MacBook Pro is a slimmer design. Remember a past report from Bloomberg that mentioned Apple’s ambition over the coming years is to launch devices that are “the thinnest and lightest in their categories throughout the entire tech industry.” And with Apple seemingly making progress on the iPhone 17 Air – which will measure a mere 5.9mm in thickness – it will be intriguing to see how much lighter and slimmer the upcoming MacBook Pro models will get.
Furthermore, we can expect Apple’s M6 MacBook Pros to come equipped with OLED screens. This enhancement will allow users to enjoy a more vivid display, featuring higher contrast ratios, improved brightness, and not least, better energy efficiency.
It’s also important to highlight that the inaugural MacBook Pro debuted in 2006. Therefore, it’s quite likely that Apple will aim to commemorate its 20th anniversary with something special for the device. This could inadvertently serve as a beneficial outcome of the delay.
Will the forthcoming Vision Pro update be equipped with an M5?
Interestingly, there have been conflicting accounts regarding Apple’s next-gen Vision Pro. Set to launch later this year, well-known analyst Ming-Chi Kuo has speculated that this next iteration will come with an M5 processor. However, more recently, the typically trustworthy Mark Gurman suggested that the device will include an M4 processor. Regardless of who turns out to be correct, it will still represent a significant upgrade over the current version, which features an M2 chip.
