- 0-20%: Unlikely - Lacks credible sources
- 21-40%: Questionable - Some concerns remain
- 41-60%: Plausible - Reasonable evidence
- 61-80%: Probable - Strong evidence
- 81-100%: Highly Likely - Multiple reliable sources
55%
Plausible
There has never been a time when Apple hasn’t launched a ‘Pro’ and ‘Max’ version of its base M-series chipset, but according to the latest report, the plan will materialize with the arrival of the M6 later this year. Instead of the M6 Pro and M6 Max, the company will apparently bring forth the M7 Pro and M7 Max.
New change of plans threaten the redesigned OLED MacBook Pro launch, which was said to exclusively ship with the M6 Pro and M6 Max SoCs
Instead of the M6 Pro and M6 Max, Bloomberg’s Mark Gurman writes that Apple will instead announce the M7 Pro and M7 Max, alongside the base M7. This is the first time that such a shake-up has been mentioned, so it’s highly possible that Apple made this decision just recently. After all, the Cupertino firm just announced that the majority of its products, including every MacBook, would become more expensive, so the decision to completely abandon the M6 Pro and M6 Max could be a last-minute one.
However, assuming the report ends up true, the M6 will only be found in the updated 14-inch MacBook Pro, while the redesigned OLED lineup has potentially been delayed to late 2027. A unique identifier revealed that only the revamped versions will be treated to the M6 Pro and M6 Max, and with these two SoCs out of the picture, it can only mean that the M7 Pro and M7 Max versions will power the redesigned MacBook Pro’s innards. According to the report, the M6 will sport a unified memory architecture and updated Neural Engine.
Enhancements for video encoding and decoding have also been highlighted in the latest report, along with a redesigned GPU with up to 12 cores, up from 10 on the M5. This change will allow the M6 to deliver slightly better graphics performance in games, while also contributing to better AI capabilities. While it’s a decent upgrade over the M5, we’re confident that none of you would be prepared for the fact that the Pro and Max versions aren’t arriving later this year, meaning that you’ll possibly have to wait an entire year to see the OLED MacBook Pro models in action.
News Source: Mark Gurman
About the author: Omar Sohail is a reporter and analyst for Wccftech's mobile section, specializing in the technology and business of the mobile industry. His expertise lies in the intricate hardware supply chain, covering developments in semiconductor manufacturing, chip lithography, and camera sensor technology.
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