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Apple Reportedly Sidelines Mac Pro, Shifts Pro Desktop Focus to Mac Studio

Bloomberg's Mark Gurman says a canceled M4 Ultra effort signals a Mac Studio–only M5 Ultra, pointing to a prolonged lull for Apple's tower workstation.

Overview

  • Bloomberg’s Power On reports Apple has “largely written off” the Mac Pro, prioritizing the Mac Studio as its professional desktop platform.
  • Work on an M4 Ultra chip was halted, and the Mac Pro revision that was expected to use it was reportedly canceled.
  • The M5 Ultra is described as the next high-end Apple Silicon part, currently planned only for the Mac Studio.
  • Gurman’s reporting indicates a significant Mac Pro update in 2026 is unlikely given the current chip mapping.
  • The Mac Pro was last refreshed in June 2023 with M2 Ultra, and its value has been questioned as a pricier Mac Studio with PCIe slots; Apple has not confirmed these internal plans.