Apple to Skip High-End M6 Mac Chips in Favor of AI-Focused M7 Line
TLDR 3 weeks ago
Apple plans to skip the M6 chip line entirely and move directly to M7 processors designed with AI capabilities as the primary focus. The M7 Pro and M7 Max chips are expected in late 2027, with the M7 Ultra arriving in 2028. This shift means Apple's high-end Mac lineup will prioritize AI workloads over the traditional performance increments that typically defined each generation.