Overview

• Custom configurations of the current 14-inch M4 MacBook Pro now list delivery dates slipping to late October in the U.S. and U.K.
• An FCC document surfaced with only one MacBook Pro model number, a rare listing that observers interpret as a single-model launch to start.
• Bloomberg’s Mark Gurman reports the M5 laptop is nearing mass production, supporting expectations of a near-term announcement.
• Industry analysts project a staggered rollout, with a standard M5 14-inch model first and M5 Pro/Max versions likely following in early 2026.
• Apple has not announced new MacBook Pro hardware, and specific timing rumors such as a three-day M5 launch blitz remain unconfirmed.