Leaked Product IDs Reveal Apple’s Mac Roadmap Through 2026: M5 Macs, Redesigned M6 MacBook Pro, and More

Leaked Product IDs Reveal Apple’s Mac Roadmap Through 2026: M5 Macs, Redesigned M6 MacBook Pro, and More

A new report from AppleInsider has surfaced with 15 unreleased Mac product identifiers, outlining what may be Apple’s Mac lineup strategy through late 2026. The leak provides insight into Apple’s upcoming chip progression—from M5 to M6, a potential low-cost A-series MacBook, and even a redesigned OLED MacBook Pro.

Here’s a breakdown of what’s coming, based on the identifiers and current expectations.

Late 2025: M5 Macs Across the Board

Apple appears poised to debut the M5 chip family in late 2025, starting with the MacBook Pro. The following models are reportedly in development:

M5 MacBook Pro

  • Identifiers: J714c / J714s (14") and J716c / J716s (16")

  • Chips: M5 Pro and M5 Max

  • Design: No major changes expected—this is a spec bump update

  • May feature TSMC’s SoIC-mH packaging, improving thermal efficiency

M5 Mac mini

  • Identifier: J873s

  • Could include M5 Pro, hinting at higher-end config for power users

M5 iMac

  • Identifier: J833ct

  • Likely an M5 refresh of the current 24-inch iMac (which just received the M3 in 2023)

Mac Pro

  • Identifier: J704

  • Unclear if it will run on a delayed M3 Ultra, a new M5 Ultra, or something else

  • Could fill the gap left by the M4 Max, which lacks UltraFusion scaling

Early 2026: M5 MacBook Air Refresh

Apple is reportedly prepping the M5 MacBook Air for an early 2026 launch:

  • Identifiers: J813 (13") and J815 (15")

  • No design changes expected—this will be a straightforward chip upgrade over the M4 models launched in March 2025

Late 2026: M6 & OLED MacBook Pros

The most exciting update comes in late 2026, with a redesigned MacBook Pro featuring:

M6 MacBook Pro with OLED Displays

  • Identifiers: K114c / K114s (14"), K116c / K116s (16")

  • Chips: M6 Pro and M6 Max

  • Features expected:

    • Thinner chassis

    • OLED display panels for improved contrast and efficiency

    • Possibly the first Apple silicon with an integrated cellular modem

This matches earlier rumors suggesting Apple would debut OLED MacBooks in 2026 and shift to a fully integrated silicon modem following years of internal modem development.

Also in 2026: Mac Studio Refresh

Two new Mac Studio identifiers—J775c and J775d—suggest Apple is planning:

  • Multiple configurations, likely with M5 Max and M5 Ultra

  • A launch sometime in 2026, depending on chip development and supply readiness

Mystery Macs: J700 & J804

Two other entries remain unclear:

J700

  • Likely the long-rumored budget MacBook

  • Rumored to feature an A18 Pro chip, possibly a low-cost model targeting the education market

  • Could challenge Chromebooks or fill the void for an entry-level Mac under $800

J804

  • Unknown purpose

  • Might be an accessory-based Mac (e.g. Studio Display with integrated compute), a Mac nano, or a new Mac form factor

Final Thoughts

If accurate, this roadmap paints a picture of a more aggressive, diversified Mac lineup. Apple is:

  • Refreshing nearly every Mac model with M5 by 2026

  • Planning a bold redesign with OLED and cellular M6 chips

  • Exploring new product tiers like a budget A-series MacBook

These moves aim to boost Mac sales, streamline chip production across device classes, and introduce more AI-optimized computing across the board. Expect a very busy Mac cycle over the next 24 months.

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