For years, speculation has indicated that Apple is preparing a revamped MacBook Pro set to debut between 2026 and 2027. Recent reports indicate that Apple has postponed its update to late 2026, with a new article from Bloomberg’s Mark Gurman suggesting that the introduction of this redesigned MacBook Pro might be delayed due to the impending M5 model.
Previously anticipated to launch around October or November of 2025, Gurman now believes that Apple could reveal the new laptop in early 2026. He notes: “The company was planning to unveil new 14-inch and 16-inch MacBook Pros — code-named J714 and J716 — later this year featuring M5 chips. However, Apple is now aiming for an early next-year launch, implying that the current MacBook Pro release cycle may extend a bit longer than typical.”
He refrains from stating this will definitely happen, as “the timing remains fluid.” Nevertheless, should Apple delay the M5 MacBook Pro announcement, it might suggest that the company is on the verge of launching a redesign within the same year.
Apple’s timeline indicates that anything is feasible
Looking back at the recent developments in the MacBook Pro lineup, Apple has previously launched new Macs in the same series just months apart on two occasions:
– **2020/2021:** In November 2020, Apple introduced the original M1 MacBook Pro, followed by the entirely new M1 Pro and M1 Max MacBook Pro models in October 2021.
– **2023:** Apple unveiled the MacBook Pro equipped with M2 Pro and M2 Max chips in January. Later, in October, it rolled out the M3 MacBook Pro series. There were no major design alterations.
Even if Apple introduces the M5 MacBook Pro in early 2026, it does not rule out the possibility of a redesigned model being launched later that same year. After all, Apple executives have previously mentioned that new Macs and chips will be released as soon as they are ready.
Moreover, while the M4 models represented enhancements over previous iterations, the M5 options are expected to resemble the transitions from M1 to M2 or M2 to M3.
Lastly, it’s crucial to acknowledge that 2026 will mark the 20th anniversary of the first MacBook Pro release. Given that Apple celebrated the 15th anniversary in 2021, it’s reasonable to infer that they would not want to overlook the 20th anniversary celebration in 2026. Apple also celebrated the 10th anniversary in 2016 with the MacBook Pro featuring Touch Bar.
