According to foreign media reports, after completing the transition of the MacBook product line to M5 chips, Apple's next focus will shift to desktop products, and it is expected to launch a new Mac Studio equipped with M5 chips in mid-2026.
According to Bloomberg reporter Mark Gurman's "Power On" newsletter released on Sunday, the first batch of desktop computers upgraded to the new generation of chips will not be regular models for mass consumers, but higher-positioned and more expensive Mac Studio. Gurman pointed out that he expects this new product to be released "in the middle of the year." If the news is true, then it will be unveiled at the same time as Apple's Worldwide Developers Conference (WWDC) held in June every year, which will be the best choice for Apple's rhythm and theme.
The report pointed out that Gurman did not reveal too many details about the new Mac Studio in this communication, but he said that the appearance design of the new machine will be consistent with the current version equipped with M4 Max and M3 Ultra chips, and only the internal chip configuration will be updated. This means that users will most likely not see significant changes in the body shape and interface layout, and the main upgrade points will focus on performance and energy efficiency.
This time window is basically consistent with previously leaked macOS Tahoe code information. A previously leaked macOS Tahoe code document obtained by AppleInsider in October 2025 showed that in the new round of Mac product upgrade rhythm, updates to professional-level models are scheduled for the summer of 2026. The currently rumored Mac Studio M5 upgrade time corroborates this internal timeline, further enhancing the credibility of the rumors.
Mark Gurman has always had a high accuracy in breaking news about Apple products, so his statement about the timing of the Mac Studio upgrade is regarded by the industry as a relatively reliable weathervane. After the entire line of MacBooks was updated, Mac Studio became the first desktop-class product to enter the M5 era, and is also regarded as an important step for Apple to continue to consolidate its high-end professional market layout.