{
  "id": 17807494,
  "title": "Here’s what’s coming for the MacBook Pro next year, per report",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/11/02/heres-whats-coming-for-the-macbook-pro-next-year-per-report",
  "topic": "tech",
  "section": "Tech",
  "published": "2026-11-02T14:30:40.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "9to5Mac",
    "slug": "9to5mac",
    "url": "https://9to5mac.com/2026/11/02/heres-whats-coming-for-the-macbook-pro-next-year-per-report/"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "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.",
  "summary": "Apple just unveiled a huge update to the Mac lineup last week, introducing the MacBook Pro with PROLED XDR Display . In a new report, Bloomberg has details on what’s next for the MacBook Pro, with multiple new models expected to come next year. more…",
  "key_points": [
    "Apple plans to release new MacBook Pro models with M7 chip next year.",
    "Second-generation touchscreen MacBook Pro with M7 Pro/M7 Max chips expected.",
    "Touch-enabled version initially priced $400 higher than non-touch model."
  ],
  "editors_take": null,
  "illustration": null,
  "coverage": {
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    "also_reported_by": []
  },
  "ai_generated": true,
  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}