While many notebook manufacturers are dialing back production, Apple seems to be doing the exact opposite. The company is reportedly gearing up for a major wave of Mac launches, with several new models expected to arrive over the next several weeks. And even with all of that on the way, there’s still another big-name upgrade looming later: an OLED MacBook Pro that’s rumored to bring a redesigned body and touchscreen features toward the end of 2026.
The upcoming Mac roadmap is shaping up to start with a new low-cost MacBook, followed by refreshed MacBook Air and MacBook Pro models powered by Apple’s next-generation M5 family of chips. The claim comes from well-known Apple watcher Mark Gurman, who points to a packed release schedule that could make this one of the biggest years for Mac buyers in recent memory.
Here’s what’s said to be on Apple’s Mac release list:
A new low-cost MacBook
New 13-inch and 15-inch MacBook Air models with M5
New 14-inch and 16-inch MacBook Pro models with M5 Pro and M5 Max
A new Mac Studio with M5 Ultra
A new Mac mini with M5 and M5 Pro options
A new iMac with M5 (an M5 Pro option is possible, but not confirmed)
A new Apple Studio Display
If this lineup lands as expected, Apple will cover almost every major Mac category in a short span: entry-level laptops, thin-and-light notebooks, pro-grade MacBook Pros, desktop workstations, compact desktops, all-in-one machines, and new displays. For anyone searching for the best Mac to buy in 2026, the real challenge may not be finding an option—it may be choosing when to buy.
One of the most interesting pieces of the report is the role the low-cost MacBook could play in Apple’s wider strategy. It’s expected to run on the A18 Pro, and estimates suggest this model alone could drive roughly 25 percent of Apple’s 2025 computing revenue. If that projection holds, it signals a serious push to attract new Mac customers with a more accessible price point while still keeping premium M-series upgrades moving in parallel.
At the higher end of the market, there’s also a big question hanging over the M5 Pro and M5 Max MacBook Pro models: will buyers hold off and wait for the rumored OLED MacBook Pro refresh? With talk of a new chassis design and touchscreen capabilities arriving in late 2026, some shoppers may decide to save their money for what could be a more dramatic leap forward. Still, others may prefer to upgrade sooner, especially if Apple delivers meaningful performance and efficiency gains with the M5 lineup.
Either way, Apple customers who are planning a Mac upgrade will likely have more choices than usual—across multiple sizes, performance tiers, and form factors—making 2026 a potentially standout year for Mac releases.
