Here’s what’s coming for the MacBook Pro next year, per report

Apple unveiled a major update to its Mac lineup last week, introducing the MacBook Pro with PROLED XDR Display. Bloomberg now provides insight into what's next for the MacBook Pro, with multiple new models anticipated to launch next year. Mark Gurman, in his Power On newsletter, predicts Apple will release a new version of the base MacBook Pro using the M7 chip.

This device will feature the same sleek design as the top-tier MacBook Pros recently introduced, boasting a thinner profile, reduced weight, and narrower bezels. The report also suggests Apple will unveil a second-generation touchscreen MacBook Pro next year, powered by the M7 Pro and M7 Max chips. Gurman had previously noted Apple's intention to bypass the M6 Pro and M6 Max chips, opting to jump directly to the M7 lineup "as early as the first half of next year."

This move is primarily aimed at enhancing on-device AI processing capabilities. As for Apple's future plans, Gurman envisions the convergence of the MacBook Pro lineup. Initially, the touch-enabled version will carry a $400 premium over the non-touch counterpart. However, given the engineering, marketing, and manufacturing challenges involved in maintaining two sets of high-end MacBook Pros, the gap in pricing may not persist for long.