Apple plans Mac lineup overhaul with 11 new models over the next two years

Apple is preparing to refresh every Mac model it sells over the next two years, according to a report by Bloomberg's Mark Gurman. The plans arrive amid what the report describes as a Mac resurgence, with sales projected to climb for a third consecutive year, aided by a growing base of users relying on the machines for demanding, agent-based AI workloads. The overhaul will begin this fall with an entry-level MacBook Pro refresh and the first new iMacs in two years.Fall 2026 launches lead the chargeThe wave of new Macs will start with a refreshed 14-inch MacBook Pro at the entry level, which will be among the first Macs to carry Apple's new M6 chip, carrying the internal codename J804, the report said. Alongside it, Apple will introduce refreshed iMacs, the first new models in two years, under the codenames J833 and J834. Development of both the iMac refresh and the entry-level MacBook Pro is reportedly complete, though the machines are not expected to ship until the fall.Apple Overtakes Nvidia To Become World's Most Valuable Company As AI Bets ShiftOLED MacBook emerges as marquee productThe most significant device on Apple's roadmap is a high-end 14-inch and 16-inch MacBook featuring an all-new design with an OLED touchscreen, expected between late 2026 and early 2027. These models, codenamed K114 and K116, will offer M5 Pro and M5 Max chip options. Apple is said to be testing the devices internally alongside macOS 27.1, which is scheduled for release at the end of October. A follow-up high-end MacBook with M7 Pro and M7 Max chips is expected between late 2027 and early 2028.Apple Launches Back-To-School Sale In India: Free AirPods, Offers On MacBook Neo, iPad Pro, & More MacBook Air and entry-level Pro to followA refreshed MacBook Air, spanning 13-inch and 15-inch sizes similar to the current models, is expected in early 2027 under the codenames J913 and J915. Later that year, Apple is set to release a 14-inch entry-level MacBook Pro, codenamed K104, that resembles the design of the high-end K114 and K116 models but retains a standard M7 chip rather than the Pro or Max variants. A future OLED version of the MacBook Air is not expected before 2028, and would mark a redesign of the product line.Mac Mini and Mac Studio face supply constraintsNew versions of the Mac mini and Mac Studio are already in testing, with the Mac mini expected to gain M5 Pro and M6 chip options and the Mac Studio moving to M5 Max and M5 Ultra chips. However, their launch timing depends on memory supply. Both machines have become popular among users running AI applications because of their processing power, but demand has outstripped supply, and new orders for some current models reportedly will not ship for at least three months. Apple chief executive Tim Cook said in April that it could take "several months" for the company to reach a balance between supply and demand for these machines.Beware! Sellers On Amazon, Flipkart Are Exploiting Apple's Price Hike Gap On MacBooks: Here's How To Stay Safe Budget MacBook Neo and OLED iMac round out roadmapApple is also working on a new budget laptop referred to as the MacBook Neo, which will use an A19 Pro chip and additional memory as part of a periodic refresh cycle that includes new colour options, according to the report. Further out, Apple is developing an OLED iMac that would bring the same display technology coming to the MacBook and MacBook Air lineups, though its timing remains unclear.

Macworld While the world waits for new iPhones to land in just a couple of months, Apple is quietly preparing major changes to its lineup of Macs and MacBooks. According to a new Bloomberg report, Apple is prepping new versions of “every Mac it sells,” beginning this fall. The “wave of new computers” is expected to begin this fall with M6 updates to the 14-inch MacBook Pro (codenamed J804) and iMac (J833 and J834). It’s not clear whether the new iMac, which hasn’t had a design upgrade since 2021, will bring any changes beyond the new chip. Bloomberg’s Mark Gurman notes that the new MacBook Pro “looks like the current 14-inch version,” though a redesigned version (K104) is due later in 2027 with an M7 chip following a touchscreen overhaul to the 14-inch and 16-inch models. The report reiterates that Apple is planning “a high-end 14-inch and 16-inch MacBook with a refresh design and a touch screen that uses OLED display technology.” As previously reported, the new MacBooks (K114 and K116) will use M5 Pro and M5 Max chips rather than M6 variants as Apple accelerates development of the M7 family of chips. Gurman says Apple is testing these laptops with iOS 27.1, which is expected to arrive in late October, though the release could be delayed until 2027. It’s not clear from the report whether standard models will be available alongside touchscreen models. Apple is also planning M6 updates to the MacBook Air (J913 and J915) and a 2nd-gen MacBook Neo with “an updated A19 Pro chip and more memory.” These models are expected to arrive early next year. Finally, Apple is also working on new Mac mini and Mac Studio models with upgraded chips. As with the MacBook Pro, the Mac mini is expected to use a base M6 alongside M5 Pro models, while the Mac Studio uses M5 Mac and a new M5 Ultra. Gurman says the timing of these models is dependent on the state of memory-chip supplies. As it stands, the Mac mini and Mac Studio are sold out until the fall. Apple recently raised prices on its Macs by as much as $500 due to the rising cost of RAM and other components. It’s unclear whether these updates will bring even higher prices or whether the touchscreen MacBook Pros will have higher starting prices.

Apple is preparing to refresh every Mac it sells over the next two years, according to Bloomberg's Mark Gurman. The plans come amid a Mac resurgence, with sales projected to climb for a third consecutive year, partly thanks to a growing following among users who lean on the machines for demanding, agent-based AI workloads. The wave of new Macs will begin this fall with a refreshed entry-level 14-inch MacBook Pro and the first new iMacs in two years. Here's everything coming, according to the report: Refreshed 14-inch MacBook Pro (entry-level) (Fall 2026): Among the first Macs with the new M6 chip; codename J804. Mac mini (timing dependent on memory supply): New model in testing with M5 Pro and M6 chips. Mac Studio (timing dependent on memory supply): New model in testing with M5 Max and M5 Ultra chips. Refreshed iMac (Fall 2026): First new iMacs in two years; codenames J833 and J834. High-end 14-inch and 16-inch MacBook (End of 2026 to Early 2027): All-new design with an OLED touch screen; M5 Pro and M5 Max chip options; codenames K114 and K116. Refreshed MacBook Air (Early 2027): 13-inch and 15-inch models similar to the current machines; codenames J913 and J915. 14-inch MacBook Pro (entry-level) (2027): 14-inch model resembling the high-end K114 and K116 design but with a standard M7 chip; codename K104. Refreshed MacBook Neo (timing unclear): New budget laptop using an A19 Pro chip and more memory; part of a periodic refresh cycle with new colors. Follow-up high-end MacBook (End of 2027 to Early 2028): Successor to K114 and K116, moving to M7 Pro and M7 Max chips. OLED MacBook Air (2028 earliest): A future version of the MacBook Air with an ‌OLED‌ panel, implicitly with a redesign. OLED iMac (timing unclear): New iMac model with an ‌OLED‌ screen, matching the technology coming to MacBook and ‌MacBook Air‌. Development of the refreshed iMacs and the entry-level ‌MacBook Pro‌ is reportedly complete, though the machines aren't expected to ship until the fall. The high-end MacBook with the ‌OLED‌ touchscreen remains the most notable model on the roadmap, and Apple is said to be testing it internally with macOS 27.1, which is scheduled for release at the end of October. The Mac mini and Mac Studio have become popular among users running AI applications thanks to their processing power, but demand has been outstripping supply and new orders for some current models reportedly won't ship for at least three months. Apple CEO Tim Cook said in April that it could take "several months" for those machines to reach a supply-demand balance. As a result, the timing of successors to those machines is currently unclear.Related Roundups: iMac, Mac Studio, MacBook Neo, MacBook Pro, MacBook Air, Mac miniTags: Bloomberg, Mark GurmanBuyer's Guide: iMac (Don't Buy), Mac Studio (Don't Buy), MacBook Neo (Buy Now), MacBook Pro (Buy Now), MacBook Air (Neutral), Mac Mini (Don't Buy)Related Forums: iMac, Mac Studio, MacBook Neo, MacBook Pro, MacBook Air, Mac miniThis article, "Apple to Overhaul Mac Lineup With 11 New Models" first appeared on MacRumors.comDiscuss this article in our forums