Overview
- Bloomberg's Mark Gurman reports that an M5 Ultra is in development for a 2026 Mac Studio update, with use in a future Mac Pro described as likely.
- The rollout is expected to follow Apple's usual cadence, with M5 Pro and M5 Max targeted for early 2026 and the Ultra variant arriving later in the year, possibly June or September.
- Apple skipped an M4 Ultra because the M4 Max lacks the UltraFusion connector required to fuse two Max dies into an Ultra chip.
- The most recent Mac Studio offered a choice between an M4 Max and an older-generation M3 Ultra, resulting in a mixed-generation lineup for high-end buyers.
- None of the details have been announced by Apple, and the timeline and product plans are based on Bloomberg's reporting relayed by MacRumors and 9to5Mac.