Apple sets Oct. 28 date for MacBook Pro redesign with existing M5 silicon
The company plans to unveil a lighter, touch-enabled laptop next week that skips new processors in favor of hardware arriving in 2027.
By Lorenzo Patterson ·
Apple will host an event on October 28 titled "Pro and tell" to reveal a fully redesigned MacBook Pro. According to reporting from Mark Gurman, the new machine will not include a chip upgrade. The company intends to sell the laptop using the same M5 Pro and M5 Max processors that debuted nearly eight months ago.
The hardware changes focus on the physical build and display rather than raw speed. Rumors describe a new industrial design that is lighter and slightly thinner than the current model. The laptop is expected to feature an OLED screen that supports touch input. This marks a shift for the professional line, which has not previously included a touch-enabled display.
The display design also changes significantly. The new model is said to drop the notch at the top of the screen. Instead, it will use a Dynamic Island. A C2 cellular modem is also a possibility, though analysts describe that feature as less certain. These physical updates represent a major step for the product line.
Apple is skipping the M6 Pro and M6 Max processors entirely. The company is fast-tracking the M7 Pro and M7 Max chips for release in 2027. The redesigned MacBook Pro arrives in the gap between these two generations. Users prioritizing processing power will see no improvement over the models already on sale.
Pricing remains an open question. The current MacBook Pro is an expensive product, and the redesign could carry a premium. Reports suggest the starting price may reach $2,999. That price point would mean paying more for a machine that is no faster than its predecessor. Replacing the current models at the same price is considered unlikely due to the current memory crisis.
Apple has not confirmed the rumored details. The October 28 event will show how much of the reporting is correct. The company must make the case for the new model to professional users who held off on buying earlier this year. Whether the design changes alone are enough to win them over depends on the final presentation.
Source: 9to5Mac
