New MacBook Pros Reportedly Launching Alongside macOS 26.3

[MacRumors]

Apple is planning to launch new MacBook Pro models with M5 Pro and M5 Max chips alongside macOS 26.3, according to Bloomberg's Mark Gurman.

"Apple's faster MacBook Pros are planned for the macOS 26.3 release cycle," wrote Gurman, in his Power On newsletter today.

"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," he explained.

macOS 26.3 remains in beta testing, but the update should be coming soon, with a wide release expected in February. Gurman was careful to also mention March, but this seems rather unlikely, unless the macOS 26.3 beta testing cycle drags on longer than expected, or the new MacBook Pro models are tied to macOS 26.3.1 or later.

As of now, we expect the macOS 26.3 Release Candidate to be seeded in the first half of February, so a new MacBook Pro announcement could be just around the corner.

In October, AppleInsider's Marko Zivkovic was first to report that MacBook Pro models with M5 Pro and M5 Max chips were "expected to ship with macOS 26.3," so this rumor has now been shared by multiple sources.

Beyond the M5 Pro and M5 Max chips, no major changes are expected for these models.

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.

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[mango316]

nah I'm good. Give me my OLED M6 Max please!

 

[Serrafemme]

You know I get this is a rumors site, but hours into February the narrative shifts to THIS being the month for these new MacBooks…

 

[Joe Rossignol]

You know I get this is a rumors site, but hours into February the narrative shifts to THIS being the month for these new MacBooks…

I hear you, but January was only ever speculation. It was truly nothing more than "new MacBook Pros alongside Apple Creator Studio would make sense."

This is now an actual sourced rumor/report about February, not just guesswork.

 

[Abydos]

time for another 'leak' ,eh

 

[Nismo73]

Earliest a configured Pro gets delivered is Feb 19th.

 

[mystery hill]

Is the new online store design in preparation for a cellular MacBook?

 

[Whats-a-computer?]

Since macOS 26.4 wont be released until end of march at the earliest i wont get to excited.

 

[rufwork]

Which OS has the updated Siri?

 

[GlassFingers]

Yeeehaw! I’ll be getting 16” M5 Max. ✅

 

[mystery hill]

AppleInsider's Marko Zivkovic was first to report that the MacBook Pro models with M5 Pro and M5 Max chips were "expected to ship with macOS 26.3

The AppleInsider report says that the M5 MacBook Air is expected to ship with 26.2.

macOS 26.2.1 soon?

 

[fatTribble]

I’m hoping to hold out for the M6 but I take so many pictures I’d like more storage.
Waiting will build character 🤭

 

[ZipZilla]

Which OS has the updated Siri?

26.4, expected in April

 

[Joosst]

Unfortunately it only runs Tahoe, so I’ll wait until macOS 27, hopefully they’ll fix some of the monstrosities 🤷‍♂️

 

[Fleuronique]

Have we ever seen the release of these predictions from Gurman in full?

 

[Kylo83]

they wont release the RC of 26.3 until they announce the new MacBooks, so should be soon

 

[JulianL]

After over 30 years as a Windows user my first Mac might be close now.

Configuration decided (14” 24GB/1TB M5 Pro MacBook Pro) - Check
Credit card ready - Check
Apple Store app installed on iPad & logged in - Check

Over to you now Apple.

After watching a gazillion YouTube videos about other people’s experiences of moving from Windows to MacOS and also a whole load of more general purpose instructional videos about how to do various things in MacOS I really can’t wait to get started with my transition.

 

[boswald]

After over 30 years as a Windows user my first Mac might be close now.

Configuration decided (14” 24GB/1TB M5 Pro MacBook Pro) - Check
Credit card ready - Check
Apple Store app installed on iPad & logged in - Check

Over to you now Apple.

After watching a gazillion YouTube videos about other people’s experiences of moving from Windows to MacOS and also a whole load of more general purpose instructional videos about how to do various things in MacOS I really can’t wait to get started with my transition.

Good luck! I’d do the same if I could.

 

[lapstags]

The AppleInsider report says that the M5 MacBook Air is expected to ship with 26.2.

macOS 26.2.1 soon?

Just got a m2 air with 16gb and 1tb used for 544 after tax. If the m5 Air comes with 256gb of storage no way I'm upgrading. That thing needs at least 512gb.

 

[Mac Fly (film)]

nah I'm good. Give me my OLED M6 Max please!

That M6 Max model is coming no sooner than 2027. So it's at least one year away. Going thinner on MBP is a mistake. Apple should double-down on the thickness, enabling MBA to evolve to be the thinner model with some more ports than it has now including a card reader. Apple should EOL MBP models without Pro or Max chips. Big speakers, big cooling channels, big fan, heatsink, vapor chamber and eventually four Thunderbolt 5 ports in every MBP. Embrace the Pro. Go big or go home.

Apple store customer: I want to get a new laptop.

Apple store employee: Do you want thin and light, or do you want power?

 

[deadspider187]

Which OS has the updated Siri?

All of them currently, unfortunately. Unless you are talking about new new new Siri, then none of them.

 

[mdcmdcmdc]

Unlike the "January 28" rumor, this one (finally) has some corroboration from a professional analyst.

I'm waiting for a 14" M5 Pro or Max MBP (haven't decided yet, I'll wait to see the final CPU/GPU/RAM combinations). I've been expecting March, but I'll take February.

 

[mikethebigo]

Edit: nevermind

 

[uller6]

Apple is planning to launch new MacBook Pro models with M5 Pro and M5 Max chips alongside macOS 26.3, according to Bloomberg's Mark Gurman.

"A new MacBook Pro is planned for the macOS 26.3 release cycle," wrote Gurman, in the intro to his Power On newsletter today.

The full-length newsletter is not yet available, so there are no further details for now. We will update this article as soon as possible.

macOS 26.3 remains in beta testing, but the update should be coming soon, with a release to the general public expected in February.

We expect the macOS 26.3 Release Candidate to be seeded as early as this week, so a new MacBook Pro announcement could be just around the corner.

In October, AppleInsider's Marko Zivkovic was first to report that MacBook Pro models with M5 Pro and M5 Max chips were "expected to ship with macOS 26.3," so this rumor has now been shared by multiple sources.

Beyond the M5 Pro and M5 Max chips, no major changes are expected for these models.

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.

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Now these are some fine Mac rumors!! Better late than never for the M5 generation.

 

[M3Stang]

That M6 Max model is coming no sooner than 2027. So it's at least one year away. Going thinner on MBP is a mistake. Apple should double-down on the thickness and let MBA evolve to be the thinner model with some more ports than it has now. Apple should EOL MBP models without Pro or Max chips. Big speakers, big cooling channels, big fan, heatsink and vapor chamber. Embrace the Pro. Go big or go home.

I have been thinking about this too. I think the thinness is going to be 2016 all over again with all the heat and some other compromises.

I am hoping that this time Apple has learned from its mistakes and has done all sorts of testing to ensure that the new ones aren’t a regression from a ports/throttling standpoint. I also hope they continue to improve the speakers.

I currently have an M4 Max 14” and had an M3 Pro 16” before that and a 13” M1 before that. I upgrade frequently to stay on the latest tech. I am thinking I get this M5 Max and wait and see on the new ones to see what catastrophic failure they have in terms of design.