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Leaked Identifiers Map Apple’s M5 Mac Rollout, A18 Pro Budget MacBook and M6 OLED Pros

Industry sources have corroborated leaked Apple product identifiers scheduling M5-powered Macs for late 2025, a budget A18 Pro MacBook in early 2026, followed by M6-based OLED MacBook Pros in late 2026.

Overview

  • AppleInsider leaks detailing 15 upcoming Mac models have been confirmed by MacRumors and other outlets, validating a phased release plan through 2026.
  • New 14- and 16-inch MacBook Pros are set to arrive in late 2025 with M5 Pro and M5 Max chips alongside updated M5 iMac and M5 Pro Mac mini models.
  • Analyst Ming-Chi Kuo and MacRumors code findings indicate a 13-inch MacBook powered by the A18 Pro chip will enter mass production in Q4 2025 ahead of a potential early-2026 launch.
  • Early 2026 is earmarked for two MacBook Air models and refreshed Mac Studio configurations adopting the M5 family as part of Apple’s staggered silicon rollout.
  • Identifiers for late 2026 point to redesigned 14- and 16-inch MacBook Pros featuring M6 Pro and M6 Max chips, OLED displays, thinner chassis and possible cellular modem support.