The MacRumors Show: Goodbye MacBook Pro? MacBook Ultra Is Coming
Apple’s MacBook lineup is set for a radical overhaul—with the MacBook Pro potentially phased out for a new 'Ultra' model.
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The brief
Apple is reportedly preparing to replace the MacBook Pro with a new **MacBook Ultra**, according to *MacRumors*. The upcoming **M7 Ultra** chip may support up to **1.5TB of RAM**, matching the 2019 Mac Pro’s capacity, signaling a push toward high-end performance and AI integration.
The focus of reports centers on Apple’s **skipping the M6 Pro and M6 Max** chips entirely, indicating a strategic pivot rather than incremental upgrades. *Bloomberg* highlights how AI is reshaping Apple’s chip development, while *9to5Mac* and *AppleInsider* emphasize the **MacBook Ultra’s** potential to dominate the high-end market. Coverage does not yet specify a release timeline or pricing.
Watch for confirmation of the **MacBook Ultra’s** specifications, potential discontinuation of the MacBook Pro line, and how Apple positions the new model against competitors like Dell and HP. Leaks may also reveal details on the **M7 Ultra’s** AI capabilities and whether it will debut alongside other Apple hardware updates later this year.
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Quick answers
Is the MacBook Pro being discontinued?
Coverage from *MacRumors* suggests Apple may phase out the MacBook Pro in favor of a new **MacBook Ultra**, but no official confirmation has been made.
What is the M7 Ultra chip?
The **M7 Ultra** is an upcoming Apple chip rumored to support up to **1.5TB of RAM**, potentially powering the new MacBook Ultra. Its development is linked to Apple’s AI and autonomous vehicle research.
Will the MacBook Ultra be more expensive than the MacBook Pro?
Coverage does not yet specify pricing, but the **1.5TB RAM capacity** and high-end positioning suggest it may target premium users, possibly at a higher cost than current MacBook Pro models.
Coverage (5)
- Power of Apple's M7 & M8 chips was born from Apple Car research AppleInsider · 2d ago
- M7 Ultra to potentially feature up to 1.5TB of RAM, finally matching 2019 Mac Pro: report 9to5Mac · 2d ago
- Here's Why Apple is Reportedly Skipping M6 Pro and M6 Max Chips MacRumors · 2d ago
- Apple’s M6, M7 and M8 Chips Show How AI Is Reshaping the Company Bloomberg.com · 2d ago
- The MacRumors Show: Goodbye MacBook Pro? MacBook Ultra Is Coming MacRumors · 2d ago
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