Prospective buyers of an updated Mac Pro could endure an extended delay, as detailed in the recent Power On newsletter. Mark Gurman of Bloomberg highlights the workstation's ambiguous position in Apple's desktop portfolio, suggesting no hardware refresh is anticipated by 2026.
Gurman reveals that Apple has abandoned efforts on the M4 Ultra processor, initially destined for an enhanced Mac Pro. The firm is instead designating the M5 Ultra as its premier desktop processor, with availability initially confined to the Mac Studio, based on Gurman's insights.
The Mac Pro, long valued by creative users requiring robust Mac desktops, has declined in popularity despite irregular updates spanning 2013 to 2023. Apple pursued unconventional designs, notably the cylindrical 'trash can' variant, yet the existing model adopts a contemporary perforated enclosure and integrates Apple silicon through the M2 Ultra processor. Nevertheless, those pursuing maximum desktop power may favor the current Mac Studio equipped with M4 Ultra. Gurman further discloses that Apple is reorienting its internal priorities to emphasize the Mac Studio within professional desktop solutions.