Apple reportedly skipping M5 MacBook Pro and MacBook Air launch in 2025 and targeting 2026 instead

Apple’s next wave of MacBook upgrades may take longer to arrive than expected. According to Bloomberg’s Mark Gurman, the company is now targeting early 2026 for its M5-powered MacBook Pro and MacBook Air models, suggesting that no M5 Macs will debut in 2025.

This shift marks a break from Apple’s typical annual refresh cycle for MacBooks. The last MacBook Pro update arrived in late 2024 with M4 Pro and M4 Max chips, and skipping 2025 would result in a longer-than-usual gap. Apple had reportedly considered launching the M5 MacBook Pro as early as the end of this year but is now leaning toward a delay.

Though no specific reason was given, Apple’s longer timeline could reflect a broader strategy. The company is working on major overhauls for the M6 generation, including a redesigned MacBook Pro chassis and a transition to OLED displays—expected sometime in 2026 or later. With those larger changes on the horizon, Apple may be slowing chip updates to better align with hardware upgrades.

There’s also talk of an A18 Pro-based MacBook in development, hinting at Apple’s continued exploration of mobile-first silicon in future Mac designs. Meanwhile, a new external display is also in the works—a successor to the Studio Display—slated to launch around the same timeframe as the M5 Macs.

If plans hold, 2025 may be a quiet year for the Mac lineup, with Apple’s bigger bets arriving the following year.