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Apple Silicon Shake-Up Expected This Year With The M6 Launch, With ‘Pro’ And ‘Max’ Versions Getting Skipped Until The M7’s Release

Apple plans to launch a base M6 chip for entry-level Macs as soon as this year. The company will skip Pro, Max, and Ultra versions of the M6. High-end chips will instead debut with the AI-focused M7 lineup in 2027.

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Reports now indicate that Apple is altering its silicon timeline to prioritize AI workloads.

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  1. Apple to Skip M6 Pro and Max Chips to Fast-Track AI-Focused M7 Line

    Apple plans to launch a base M6 chip for entry-level Macs as soon as this year. The company will skip Pro, Max, and Ultra versions of the M6. High-end chips will instead debut with the AI-focused M7 lineup in 2027.

    What's confirmed:

    • Apple will skip M6 Pro and M6 Max chips.
    • The M7 chip lineup is designed for artificial intelligence workloads.
    • The first M7 chips are planned for launch in 2027.
    • Apple intends to release an M6 chip for entry-level Macs as soon as this year.

    Still unconfirmed:

    • An M5 Ultra chip could arrive as soon as this year.
    • The M6 MacBook Pro will be Apple's first 2nm chip.
    • The M7 lineup will include a new Ultra variant.
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