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Apple will release a base M6 chip for entry-level Macs this year but skip the Pro and Max versions of that generation, jumping instead to an accelerated M7 family.

Apple is preparing its biggest shift yet to the release strategy for its in-house Mac processors, opting to skip high-end M6 Pro and M6 Max chips and instead bring more powerful AI-focused M7 Pro and M7 Max processors to market in 2027, according to a Bloombergreport citing people familiar with the matter.

Apple looks beyond TSMC to make iPhone and Mac chips BY RAJESH PANDEY • 11:08 PM, MAY 4, 2026 NEWS Intel-inside Macs and iPhone could make a comeback!?! Photo: D. Griffin Jones/Cult of Mac Apple is considering using Intel and Samsung foundries to fabricate chips for its devices. The company seemingly held early talks with Intel about using its foundry services. TSMC currently makes all of Appl