Bloomberg reports that Apple is preparing a 14-inch MacBook Pro equipped with an M6 chip for a launch in late 2026, with the product development reportedly completed months earlier. The report says the M6 cycle is expected to be relatively short because Apple is not planning M6 Pro and M6 Max variants, narrowing the chip lineup for that generation. Bloomberg also indicates Apple is planning a quicker transition from M6 to M7, with M7 chips optimized for AI workloads. A redesigned M7 MacBook Pro is expected to arrive in the first half of 2027. The M7 model is described as moving toward a new design direction that aligns with previously reported high-end OLED touchscreen MacBook Pro concepts, though the timing for those OLED models remains uncertain. Digital Trends, citing Mark Gurman, similarly frames Apple’s intent as introducing M7-powered devices in early 2027. Both sources note broader uncertainty in Apple’s release schedules, including constraints from memory chip shortages and higher costs, while Apple’s first-half 2027 plans may also include refreshed iPad Pro models and other iPhone updates.