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Beyond 'MacBook Ultra': Here Are the Macs We Expect Apple to Upgrade Next
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Beyond 'MacBook Ultra': Here Are the Macs We Expect Apple to Upgrade Next

CNET · May 8, 2026, 12:00 PM · Also reported by 1 other source

Key takeaways

  • Apple is reportedly looking to level up its laptops to something beyond a Mac Book Pro.
  • Reports have also pointed to upgrades coming for the i Mac to refresh the lineup with new colors.
  • The global RAM shortage is putting a strain on supply, driven by the surge in demand for generative AI tools.

A lot might be changing in the world of Macs. Apple is reportedly looking to level up its laptops to something beyond a Mac Book Pro. The next high-end model could be christened with the name Mac Book Ultra and offer a touch-screen interface, if rumors are true.

Reports have also pointed to upgrades coming for the i Mac to refresh the lineup with new colors. There are also expectations that Apple will give its Mac Mini and Mac Studio lineup an upgrade for the new M5 chipsets.

Watch this: Apple's Next Macs: MacBook Ultra Plus 3 More Macs We Expect 04:23 In this week's One More Thing, embedded above, we go over the new Mac models that might come this year -- or maybe some will be pushed to next year. The global RAM shortage is putting a strain on supply, driven by the surge in demand for generative AI tools.

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