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MacRumors reports Apple could skip M6 Ultra for a redesigned M7 Mac Studio in 2028

According to MacRumors, Apple plans to bypass high-end M6 silicon in favor of an M7 Ultra Mac Studio featuring an overhauled thermal system by 2028.

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Reporter Mark Gurman suggests Apple will release an M5 Ultra model this year before moving directly to an M7 Ultra version with improved cooling in two years.

Why this matters

A shift in chip release cycles and a focus on thermal management could signal major 2028 performance gains for professional creative workloads.

Confidence reason

Based on reporting from Mark Gurman, a known source for Apple hardware roadmaps.

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    Mac Studio M7 Ultra Expected in 2028 With Better Cooling
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    "Mac Studio M7 Ultra Expected in 2028 With Better Cooling Monday June 29, 2026 6:17 am PDT by Tim Hardwick The next major Mac Studio update is still a couple of years away, but a re"
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