Apple’s next wave of Macs may be arriving later than expected, and it’s not just the MacBook Pro that’s being pushed back. According to sources cited by Bloomberg, the delay is also set to affect the next-generation Mac Studio, with shipments now unlikely to begin until October.
For buyers waiting on a major Mac Studio refresh, the good news is that performance upgrades are still expected to be substantial. While the compact desktop reportedly won’t get a new look or major external design changes, it should take a meaningful leap forward in speed and capability thanks to Apple’s upcoming chip lineup.
The current timing strongly points to Apple positioning the refreshed Mac Studio with next-gen silicon, potentially offering configurations featuring an Apple M5 Max or a higher-tier Apple M5 Ultra. If that happens, the update would cater directly to power users who rely on the Mac Studio for demanding workflows like video editing, 3D rendering, software development, music production, and high-end creative work.
Meanwhile, the MacBook Pro delay could also have broader implications for anyone planning an Apple hardware upgrade this year. If you’re considering whether to buy now or wait, this suggests the next major desktop option from Apple may not realistically be in customers’ hands until fall—making October a key month to watch for availability and final specifications.
As always with pre-release timelines, plans can shift. But if these expectations hold, the next Mac Studio is shaping up to be a familiar-looking machine with a major internal upgrade, arriving later in the year than many had anticipated.
