Whenever Apple releases its next-gen Apple Silicon chip, it usually launches with a few variants. There is the base model, and then there’s the Pro, Max, and Ultra. However, with the upcoming M6, Apple is expected to skip the higher tiers. Instead, the 2027 Apple Mac computers could jump straight to the M7.
2027 Apple Mac computers could skip high-end M6 models
This is according to a recent Bloomberg report by Mark Gurman, who claims that 2027 Apple Mac computers might use a new AI-focused M7 chip instead. This is actually an interesting strategy and a change of pace for Apple.
You see, Apple usually launches its new next-gen chipset towards the later part of the year. Then, the following year, Apple introduces a more powerful variant of that chipset. For instance, Apple launched the M5 last year. The company is expected to debut the M5 Ultra towards the later part of 2026 along with the new M6.
However, instead of 2027 bringing more powerful versions of the M6, Gurman’s report claims Apple might jump straight to the M7. It is then rumored to be followed by the M7 Pro and Max in late 2027, then the M7 Ultra in 2028. This means that there is a good chance the M6 might only be used for Apple’s lower-end computers. This includes the MacBook Air, Mac mini, and maybe some iPad models.
What’s with the change in strategy?
This year’s WWDC should have already clued us in. At WWDC this year, Apple placed heavy emphasis on its AI efforts. Apparently with the M7, Apple is focusing on making it more optimized for AI, especially with the company having recently announced improved Apple Intelligence features and a completely revamped Siri AI.
We reckon that for most users, Apple’s change in strategy might not matter as much. If you’re not looking for anything particularly high-end, the base M7 should still offer substantial improvements over the M6. If you need something more powerful, you could either opt to go for the M5 Ultra or wait for the M7 Pro or Max variants.
In any case, it’s probably too soon to tell, so we’ll have to wait until next year to find out.
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