Apple's Next Launch is 'Imminent'

The calendar has turned to February, and a new report indicates that Apple's next product launch is "imminent," in the form of new MacBook Pro models.

"All signs point to an imminent launch of next-generation MacBook Pros that retain the current form factor but deliver faster chips," Bloomberg's Mark Gurman said on Sunday. "I'm told the new models — code-named J714 and J716 — are slated for the macOS 26.3 software cycle, which runs from February through March."

Gurman is referring to the long-awaited 14-inch and 16-inch MacBook Pro models with Apple's next-generation M5 Pro and M5 Max chips. The updated laptops and the chips will likely be announced in press releases on the Apple Newsroom website, and they are not expected to have any major changes beyond the faster chips.

macOS 26.3 is expected to be released widely in February, so the new MacBook Pro models will likely be unveiled this month if they are tied to the update.

Apple already released a lower-end 14-inch MacBook Pro with a standard M5 chip last October.

Based on rumors, we recommend skipping the M5 Pro and M5 Max models, as bigger changes are coming. In late 2026 or in 2027, the MacBook Pro is expected to receive a major redesign, with rumored features including an OLED display with touch capabilities, M6 Pro and M6 Max chips, a thinner design, and built-in cellular connectivity.

Hopefully we get an official announcement from Apple in the next few days or weeks.