Apple confirms: No new Macs planned for 2025

Apple has confirmed that there will be no new Macs in 2025. Anyone hoping for new models with more powerful M5 processors will have to wait longer. This news didn't come via a press release, but indirectly through a comment by Apple's CFO, Kevan Parekh, during the recent earnings call. He made it clear that the Mac lineup won't see any new hardware this year. This suggests that major updates won't arrive until 2026.

Since the introduction of the M-series chips, Apple has relied heavily on its own processor architecture and regular product cycles. In recent years, new models of the MacBook Pro, Mac mini, and iMac have been released almost annually. In 2025, Apple appears to be deliberately breaking with this pattern. The company is openly discussing a challenging year-end comparison because, unlike in 2024, there will simply be fewer new Mac products. This statement sends a clear signal: the Mac line will not receive any further updates this year.

Apple confirms: No new Macs in 2025

During the earnings press conference, CFO Kevan Parekh indicated that Mac sales in the fourth quarter of 2025 will be weaker compared to the same period last year. He cited the strong comparison base from the previous year, when Apple introduced the M4 MacBook Pro, the Mac mini, and the iMac, as the reason. This year, that momentum is absent. This means that no new Mac products are expected for the remainder of 2025.

In early October, Apple released only an updated 14-inch MacBook Pro with an M5 chip. Models with the more powerful M5 Pro or M5 Max variants are still missing. The Mac mini and iMac also received no hardware updates. This makes the M5 MacBook Pro currently the only Mac model with Apple's latest chip generation.

Outlook for 2026: New chips, new models

According to previous reports, the MacBook Pro models with M5 Pro and M5 Max chips are not expected until 2026. Parekh's statements now indirectly confirm this. New versions of the Mac mini and iMac with M5 chips are also not expected until next year. Updates to the MacBook Air, Mac Studio, and Mac Pro are also rumored for 2026. These models are expected to make the leap to the next chip generation, thus creating a broader product range with M5 processors.

In parallel, there are rumors about a completely new, more affordable MacBook that could be released in early 2026. It is said to be equipped with an A18 Pro or A19 Pro chip—a processor from the iPhone line. This device could represent the spiritual successor to the MacBook Air with the M1 chip, which continues to be sold exclusively at Walmart in the US for $599. However, Parekh's comment suggests that even this entry-level model is not realistic until early 2026.

Apple's strategy: Fewer models, more focus

Apple's current approach suggests a strategic shift. Instead of releasing new models every year, the focus now appears to be more on development cycles aimed at long-term stability and performance improvements. The company faces the challenge of realigning its product lines with a view to AI capabilities, energy efficiency, and software integration.

The integration between Macs and mobile devices is becoming increasingly close. The fact that Apple could use A-series chips – originally for iPhones – in Macs in the future demonstrates how much the boundaries between the platforms are blurring. In the long term, the goal is likely to create a more unified architecture that connects all device classes.

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No new Macs – but 2026 has potential.

For 2025, this means no new Macs, no big surprises. Apple is focusing on consolidation rather than expansion. The decision to postpone major updates until 2026 is strategically understandable, even if it is disappointing for many.

Next year, Apple is expected to return with new MacBook Pro models, updated desktop Macs, and a possible entry-level MacBook. Until then, the current lineup remains—and the expectation persists that 2026 will bring a comprehensive overhaul of the Mac series. The best products for you: Our Amazon storefront offers a wide selection of accessories, including those for HomeKit. (Image: Apple)