Apple's touchscreen MacBook to launch with M5 chips, not M7
Apple's upcoming touchscreen MacBook is reportedly set to launch with M5 Pro and M5 Max chips by early 2027, while M7 versions are already in advanced testing for a later release.
According to Bloomberg's Mark Gurman, Apple's long-rumored touchscreen MacBook won't be delayed by the arrival of M7 chips. Instead, the new laptop will launch with the high-end M5 Pro and M5 Max processors that debuted earlier this year. The 14-inch and 16-inch models are still expected between the end of 2026 and early 2027, as Gurman previously reported.
Gurman, citing sources familiar with the plans, says the M7 versions are already in advanced testing and could arrive by the end of 2027. The touchscreen MacBook will bring several changes beyond the touch display, including the Dynamic Island interface from the iPhone, an OLED screen, and an updated industrial design.
Apple is expected to introduce its M7 chip in early 2027, followed a few months later by the M7 Pro and Max. Gurman also reports that the M7 Ultra may appear in 2028.
