https://www.live-feeds.com/feed/apple-to-skip-high-end-m6-mac-chips-in-favor-of-ai-focused-m7-lineContinuously updated, source-cited coverage. https://www.live-feeds.com/feed/apple-to-skip-high-end-m6-mac-chips-in-favor-of-ai-focused-m7-linehttps://www.live-feeds.com/feed/apple-to-skip-high-end-m6-mac-chips-in-favor-of-ai-focused-m7-line#u19152Tue, 30 Jun 2026 18:40:41 +0000Apple is altering its silicon roadmap to prioritize artificial intelligence workloads. The company plans to release a base M6 chip for entry-level Macs while canceling the M6 Pro and M6 Max variants. High-end Pro and Max chips will instead debut as part of the M7 lineup in 2027.What's confirmed:Apple has canceled plans for M6 Pro and M6 Max chips.The first M7 chips are scheduled to launch in 2027.The M7 chip line will be focused on artificial intelligence.Apple plans 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