After launching the 14-inch MacBook Pro with the M5 chip last year, Apple is now preparing more powerful variants featuring the M5 Pro and M5 Max chips. Recent leaks suggest the company could unveil the updated laptops soon, and a new report now points to an early March announcement.
According to Bloomberg’s Mark Gurman, who has a strong track record with Apple-related leaks, the new MacBooks could arrive in the first week of March. The lineup is expected to include updated 14-inch and 16-inch MacBook Pro models, along with a new MacBook Air featuring the M5 chip.
It’s not immediately clear whether Apple will introduce the long-rumored OLED MacBook Pro as part of this refresh. Reports suggest the OLED model, which is also expected to add touch support, is likely to debut in 2026, with display production already underway.
Beyond the MacBook Pro upgrades, Gurman says Apple is also planning to launch a new low-cost MacBook in the first half of the year. The entry-level model is expected to feature a sub-13-inch display and an “iPhone-class chip.” New Mac Studio desktops are also in development and are said to arrive not long after Apple’s spring Mac refresh.
More Apple hardware launches are on the horizon
A refreshed Studio Display, referenced in multiple leaks over the past few months, is on the way, while new Mac mini models are also on Apple’s roadmap for the year. Alongside new Macs, Apple is reportedly gearing up to launch the iPhone 17e in the coming weeks, as well as a new entry-level iPad powered by the A18 chip and a refreshed iPad Air featuring the M4 processor.
Apple has yet to make anything official. If the reported timeline holds, Apple could announce the iPhone 17e later this month, followed by refreshed iPads and the new MacBook Pro lineup in early March.
