Overview

• macOS Tahoe internals include a t6050 model identifier for an unreleased MacBook Pro powered by the M5 Pro chip.
• The Centauri (C1) 5G modem lacks mmWave support but has delivered sub-6GHz performance gains and strong power efficiency in iPhone 16e trials.
• Additional code snippets reference a potential C2 modem (model C4020), leaving the final modem generation undetermined.
• Apple has not announced cellular plans for Macs, and code-level testing does not guarantee a shipping product.
• Analysts now project an M5 MacBook Pro with built-in 5G could debut in early 2026, a delay from previous fall 2025 forecasts.